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AVP, Technology E&O Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation · Minneapolis, MN, USA ·

Pay:
$160,000-$190,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Company Details
Berkley Technology Underwriters is a global insurance provider offering property, casualty, professional and cyber insurance coverage for technology companies.

Company URL: https://www.berkley-tech.com/

Responsibilities
As an AVP, Technology E&O Underwriter, you’ll be responsible for the management and growth of an assigned book of business as well as the acquisition of new business with a focus on Technology Middle Market insurance customers. We will rely on you to analyze customers’ business information and claims history, monitor clients’ activities to change the policies as risks evolve. You’ll evaluate acceptability of individual risks and determine overall acceptability of risk, coverage terms and pricing to achieve company profit objectives. You’ll work with agents/brokers to develop productive and profitable relationships while also ensuring compliance with company underwriting guidelines and insurance regulators. You’ll utilize your sales, marketing and negotiating skills to grow the book and enhance your producer relationships.

Experience underwriting professional with strong property and casualty underwriting skills.

Manage growth, profit and loss for assigned region.

Manage agency/producer relationships for assigned region.

Handle new and renewal submissions and endorsement requests from agents/ producers.

Document underwriting files to support analysis, coverage terms and pricing.

Operate in accordance with underwriting authority as delegated by manager.

In conjunction with management, lead business initiatives for territory including execution of pricing, premium retention, coverage analysis, loss control needs, claim service needs and account stewardship.

Provides clear instruction and guidance to underwriting support staff and operations staff.

Apply your sales and marketing skills and strategies to meet financial goals.

Follow established pricing, underwriting and documentation protocol as set forth by underwriting management.

Mentor & coach underwriters and underwriting support staff

May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications
Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in commercial underwriting

Knowledge of commercial lines underwriting standards and practices along with rating/pricing methods

Travel: Travel 25% - overnight travel required

Knowledge of interpreting coverage forms

Negotiation skills

Experience selling and/or marketing insurance products & services

Producer management – driving results and managing agency/producer relationships

Strong customer service skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Excellent PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment a valid driver’s license and carry vehicle insurance coverage.

Berkley Core Competencies

Communication

Innovation

Customer Focus and Teamwork

Flexibility

Delivers Results

Technical & Job Excellence

Accountability

Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:

Base Salary Range: 160k-$190k

Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus

Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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