Berkley One (a Berkley Company)
Business Development Underwriting Partner
Berkley One (a Berkley Company), Centerport, New York, United States, 11721
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Business Development Underwriting Partner
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Berkley One (a Berkley Company)
Responsibilities
As a
Business Development Underwriting Partner , you'll be a key individual contributor to the Berkley One brand, responsible for driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate will blend deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both the financial success and brand presence of Berkley One.
Underwriting & Risk Evaluation: Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals; collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality; utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions; educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.
Business Development & Agency Management: Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker; identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage out non-performing agents; lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency; develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory; provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners; track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.
Strategic Collaboration & Brand Building: Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to co-develop growth strategies and enhance market presence; execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling; build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery; contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley One’s strategic goals; gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices; challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.
Travel Requirement: Travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
3–5 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in the high-net-worth personal lines
Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
Strong customer-centric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents
Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure
Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement
Tech-savvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics
Valid driver's license
Able and willing to meet travel requirements
Benefits
Base Salary Range: $110-130k
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
Benefits: Company Provided Fleet Vehicle, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and generous Profit-Sharing plans
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include listed compensation and benefits.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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Business Development Underwriting Partner
role at
Berkley One (a Berkley Company)
Responsibilities
As a
Business Development Underwriting Partner , you'll be a key individual contributor to the Berkley One brand, responsible for driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate will blend deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both the financial success and brand presence of Berkley One.
Underwriting & Risk Evaluation: Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals; collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality; utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions; educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.
Business Development & Agency Management: Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker; identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage out non-performing agents; lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency; develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory; provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners; track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.
Strategic Collaboration & Brand Building: Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to co-develop growth strategies and enhance market presence; execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling; build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery; contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley One’s strategic goals; gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices; challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.
Travel Requirement: Travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
3–5 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in the high-net-worth personal lines
Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
Strong customer-centric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents
Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure
Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement
Tech-savvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics
Valid driver's license
Able and willing to meet travel requirements
Benefits
Base Salary Range: $110-130k
Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
Benefits: Company Provided Fleet Vehicle, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and generous Profit-Sharing plans
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include listed compensation and benefits.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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