W. R. Berkley Corporation
Professional Liability and Casualty Underwriting Leader
W. R. Berkley Corporation, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
Professional Liability and Casualty Underwriting Leader
Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion. Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide writing both Insurance and Reinsurance products. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Are you a top-performing underwriting leader in Professional Liability and Casualty lines? Are you ready for a new challenge with a company committed to underwriting excellence and profitability? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative and decentralized environment? In this corporate underwriting role, you will serve as an advisor, influencer, and resource for Berkley companies writing Professional Liability and Casualty coverages across multiple classes of business. You will help shape strategy, monitor performance, and drive innovation across underwriting practices, pricing, guidelines, and tools. Responsibilities
Lead professional liability communities to foster education, idea sharing, and innovation. Review and influence business unit strategies, risk appetite, forms, pricing, and underwriting tools. Recommend and drive changes to support risk-adjusted return goals. Technical Expertise
Lead periodic “state of the line” studies in collaboration with corporate actuaries. Monitor emerging exposures and coordinate with Corporate Legal and Claims to adjust coverage or exclusions. Support similar initiatives across the casualty portfolio. Data & Analytics
Transform data into actionable insights. Lead initiatives to improve data quality, management information, and analytics. Develop and enhance metrics and reporting tools. Collaboration & Communication
Facilitate communication among CUOs and product experts via working groups and meetings. Maintain a database of internal expertise across the organization. Partner with key stakeholders across underwriting, operations, actuarial, claims, IT, compliance, and more. Partnering
Partner and coordinate primarily with Chief Underwriting Officers, though also with Segment Heads, Operating Unit Presidents and various Corporate, Segment and Operating Unit functions. This is a full-time, in-office position located at any W.R. Berkley office in the U.S. Travel is required (estimated 20–30%), depending on project needs. Qualifications
Proven ability to influence and advise in a decentralized environment. Strong leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Superior analytical and strategic thinking. High level of professionalism and work ethic. Education & Experience Requirements
Relevant degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 10 years professional liability underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry. Minimum of five years of casualty underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry is preferred. Substantial knowledge of underwriting practices, procedures, and tools; rating; pricing; portfolio and risk analysis; policy drafting. Track record of influencing and generating profitable business. International Experience is a plus.
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Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion. Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide writing both Insurance and Reinsurance products. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Are you a top-performing underwriting leader in Professional Liability and Casualty lines? Are you ready for a new challenge with a company committed to underwriting excellence and profitability? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative and decentralized environment? In this corporate underwriting role, you will serve as an advisor, influencer, and resource for Berkley companies writing Professional Liability and Casualty coverages across multiple classes of business. You will help shape strategy, monitor performance, and drive innovation across underwriting practices, pricing, guidelines, and tools. Responsibilities
Lead professional liability communities to foster education, idea sharing, and innovation. Review and influence business unit strategies, risk appetite, forms, pricing, and underwriting tools. Recommend and drive changes to support risk-adjusted return goals. Technical Expertise
Lead periodic “state of the line” studies in collaboration with corporate actuaries. Monitor emerging exposures and coordinate with Corporate Legal and Claims to adjust coverage or exclusions. Support similar initiatives across the casualty portfolio. Data & Analytics
Transform data into actionable insights. Lead initiatives to improve data quality, management information, and analytics. Develop and enhance metrics and reporting tools. Collaboration & Communication
Facilitate communication among CUOs and product experts via working groups and meetings. Maintain a database of internal expertise across the organization. Partner with key stakeholders across underwriting, operations, actuarial, claims, IT, compliance, and more. Partnering
Partner and coordinate primarily with Chief Underwriting Officers, though also with Segment Heads, Operating Unit Presidents and various Corporate, Segment and Operating Unit functions. This is a full-time, in-office position located at any W.R. Berkley office in the U.S. Travel is required (estimated 20–30%), depending on project needs. Qualifications
Proven ability to influence and advise in a decentralized environment. Strong leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Superior analytical and strategic thinking. High level of professionalism and work ethic. Education & Experience Requirements
Relevant degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 10 years professional liability underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry. Minimum of five years of casualty underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry is preferred. Substantial knowledge of underwriting practices, procedures, and tools; rating; pricing; portfolio and risk analysis; policy drafting. Track record of influencing and generating profitable business. International Experience is a plus.
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