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W. R. Berkley Corporation

Small Commercial Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation, Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Company Overview Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company rated A+ by A. M. Best. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing, and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for best in class businesses, primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and business service industries.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority levels, evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks. Partners with agents to manage a challenging and/or complex book of commercial business or agency relationships.

Analyzes commercial lines accounts to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control.

Prices business according to Company underwriting and pricing guidelines.

Partners with Territory Managers to support marketing activities by developing ongoing relationships with agents.

Travels to assigned agent locations to develop agency partnerships.

Trains and educates agency staff on Company products, services, processes, and underwriting philosophy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2-5 years commercial lines underwriting experience.

CPCU Designation or other equivalent coursework preferred.

Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contract knowledge including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states.

Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments with superior teamwork.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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

Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Finance and Sales

Industries Financial Services and Insurance

Location Mississippi, United States

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