Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company)
E&S Executive Underwriter
Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company), Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Overview
Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find a home in the standard markets. We are an operating unit of WR Berkley, a publicly traded (NYSE “WRB”) global insurer founded in 1967. We make excess & surplus lines easy – easy for our distribution partners, easy for the businesses they represent, and easy to navigate. The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability. Our model is different than our competitors – we do the premium billing and do not add interest/ finance percentage, we offer enhanced commissions, and we handle the stamping, affidavit filings, and other behind-the-scenes paperwork. Our company culture is entrepreneurial, employee centric, and focused on sustainable growth. Aspire teammates work either remotely or on a hybrid schedule from offices in Scottsdale, Cincinnati, and Richmond. We offer room for advancement, great benefits, and positive vibes. Benefit Highlights Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and support your well-being. Flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day to balance work and life. Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock purchase plan. Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time. Company-sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. Internal promotional growth opportunities. Plum Benefits program with access to travel and entertainment discounts. For more information, visit
www.berkleyaspire.com . Responsibilities
The role of Executive Underwriter is to provide technical assistance in the Home Office Underwriting Department on special projects, product development, form and endorsement development, underwriting audits, corporate initiatives, training and development and product-specific research while also acting as a referral authority, mentor and trainer to the underwriting team. This is an internal Underwriting position. Executive Underwriters do not work directly with our agents or brokers. Specific Duties
Handle account referrals outside of individual underwriter authority Make sound risk and pricing decisions to drive profitable growth and achieve business objectives Assist the management team with mentoring and coaching of new associates and less experienced team members Assist the management team with development and facilitation of technical training classes Assist the management team in the overall development and communication of underwriting appetite Assist the management team with developing and refining Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines Assist the management team in new product development efforts to include initiation, research and implementation of new products as well as product/process enhancements In coordination with the management team, participate in the development and execution of annual business plans for the division to include a profitable underwriting strategy Lead research projects on trends impacting our business Participate in book profitability analyses and corresponding action plan development Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends and conditions to guide our business and achieve objectives Lead the Underwriting Audit/Quality Control (QC) process to drive underwriting quality including but not limited to: daily review of ‘bound’ new business to confirm the unit is maintaining underwriting integrity; daily review of ‘declined’ accounts to ensure opportunities are not being missed Assist in the development of forms and endorsements and lead the coordination with Claims and Legal to finalize wording Lead and participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership Qualifications
BS/BA college degree preferred Minimum of 10 years E&S Underwriting experience Commercial lines experience required with a strong background in General Liability & Property Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages and business processes Proven ability to mentor and train personnel Strong research skills and project management experience Personal Attributes
Strong results orientation, focusing on outcomes, delivering on commitment and deadlines Good sales skills including listening, questioning and influencing Customer focus with urgency in responses Entrepreneurial qualities, resiliency to change and prioritization Teamwork and willingness to give/receive constructive feedback Technical underwriting proficiency including exposure identification, coverage evaluation, risk/rate relationships, and file documentation Independent drive, self-motivation, and pursuit of company objectives Additional Information
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, candidate skills, education, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Financial Services and Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkley Aspire by 2x. Get notified about new Executive Underwriter jobs in Missouri, United States.
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Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find a home in the standard markets. We are an operating unit of WR Berkley, a publicly traded (NYSE “WRB”) global insurer founded in 1967. We make excess & surplus lines easy – easy for our distribution partners, easy for the businesses they represent, and easy to navigate. The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability. Our model is different than our competitors – we do the premium billing and do not add interest/ finance percentage, we offer enhanced commissions, and we handle the stamping, affidavit filings, and other behind-the-scenes paperwork. Our company culture is entrepreneurial, employee centric, and focused on sustainable growth. Aspire teammates work either remotely or on a hybrid schedule from offices in Scottsdale, Cincinnati, and Richmond. We offer room for advancement, great benefits, and positive vibes. Benefit Highlights Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and support your well-being. Flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day to balance work and life. Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock purchase plan. Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time. Company-sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. Internal promotional growth opportunities. Plum Benefits program with access to travel and entertainment discounts. For more information, visit
www.berkleyaspire.com . Responsibilities
The role of Executive Underwriter is to provide technical assistance in the Home Office Underwriting Department on special projects, product development, form and endorsement development, underwriting audits, corporate initiatives, training and development and product-specific research while also acting as a referral authority, mentor and trainer to the underwriting team. This is an internal Underwriting position. Executive Underwriters do not work directly with our agents or brokers. Specific Duties
Handle account referrals outside of individual underwriter authority Make sound risk and pricing decisions to drive profitable growth and achieve business objectives Assist the management team with mentoring and coaching of new associates and less experienced team members Assist the management team with development and facilitation of technical training classes Assist the management team in the overall development and communication of underwriting appetite Assist the management team with developing and refining Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines Assist the management team in new product development efforts to include initiation, research and implementation of new products as well as product/process enhancements In coordination with the management team, participate in the development and execution of annual business plans for the division to include a profitable underwriting strategy Lead research projects on trends impacting our business Participate in book profitability analyses and corresponding action plan development Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends and conditions to guide our business and achieve objectives Lead the Underwriting Audit/Quality Control (QC) process to drive underwriting quality including but not limited to: daily review of ‘bound’ new business to confirm the unit is maintaining underwriting integrity; daily review of ‘declined’ accounts to ensure opportunities are not being missed Assist in the development of forms and endorsements and lead the coordination with Claims and Legal to finalize wording Lead and participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by leadership Qualifications
BS/BA college degree preferred Minimum of 10 years E&S Underwriting experience Commercial lines experience required with a strong background in General Liability & Property Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Advanced knowledge of insurance principles, rates, rules, forms, procedures, regulations, coverages and business processes Proven ability to mentor and train personnel Strong research skills and project management experience Personal Attributes
Strong results orientation, focusing on outcomes, delivering on commitment and deadlines Good sales skills including listening, questioning and influencing Customer focus with urgency in responses Entrepreneurial qualities, resiliency to change and prioritization Teamwork and willingness to give/receive constructive feedback Technical underwriting proficiency including exposure identification, coverage evaluation, risk/rate relationships, and file documentation Independent drive, self-motivation, and pursuit of company objectives Additional Information
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. The actual salary will be determined by factors including scope, complexity, location, candidate skills, education, credentials, experience, and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Financial Services and Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkley Aspire by 2x. Get notified about new Executive Underwriter jobs in Missouri, United States.
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