BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Vice President Underwriting
BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Overview
Berkley Industrial Comp, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is a specialty carrier offering workers compensation coverage to qualified mining and mining‑related accounts. Known for excellence in risk management, claims management and underwriting, Berkley Industrial Comp tailors monoline workers compensation solutions in underserved and higher‑risk segments. Responsibilities
The Vice President, Underwriting will lead underwriting strategy, influence portfolio performance, and contribute meaningfully to enterprise‑wide planning and collaboration. The role will support business planning, forecasting, expense management, and provide leadership in insurance industry affairs. Ensure effective underwriting discipline to achieve planned financial objectives Collaborate with all Berkley Industrial Comp departments to achieve organization‑wide goals Maintain technical underwriting best practices and controls that support professional underwriting performance Assist team members with managing external relationships to meet new and renewal business objectives Manage the portfolio profitability and identify favorable and unfavorable classes of business Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree CPCU and/or CIC strongly desired 15 years of experience underwriting workers compensation (high hazard/heavy construction underwriting experience preferred); strong relationships within the industry at carrier and agency levels Must embrace an innovative culture with internal desire to constantly create value and improve existing processes Demonstrated leadership skills: decision‑making, leading and development of direct reports Exceptional mentoring skills, “teacher’s heart”. Strong coaching qualities to serve as valued resource for current and new team members Advanced skill set with data analytic tools (Power BI, Excel, Tableau) Front‑line working knowledge of the national workers compensation marketplace (major brokers, NCCI and independent bureaus, state peculiarities) Supportive of and actively pursuing continuing education opportunities Team oriented, collaborative mindset with competitive personality Excellent communication and negotiation skills The role will involve periodic overnight travel in support of Berkley Industrial Comp’s underwriting efforts. 20% travel is anticipated with this role. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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 not Offered for this Role.
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Berkley Industrial Comp, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation, is a specialty carrier offering workers compensation coverage to qualified mining and mining‑related accounts. Known for excellence in risk management, claims management and underwriting, Berkley Industrial Comp tailors monoline workers compensation solutions in underserved and higher‑risk segments. Responsibilities
The Vice President, Underwriting will lead underwriting strategy, influence portfolio performance, and contribute meaningfully to enterprise‑wide planning and collaboration. The role will support business planning, forecasting, expense management, and provide leadership in insurance industry affairs. Ensure effective underwriting discipline to achieve planned financial objectives Collaborate with all Berkley Industrial Comp departments to achieve organization‑wide goals Maintain technical underwriting best practices and controls that support professional underwriting performance Assist team members with managing external relationships to meet new and renewal business objectives Manage the portfolio profitability and identify favorable and unfavorable classes of business Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree CPCU and/or CIC strongly desired 15 years of experience underwriting workers compensation (high hazard/heavy construction underwriting experience preferred); strong relationships within the industry at carrier and agency levels Must embrace an innovative culture with internal desire to constantly create value and improve existing processes Demonstrated leadership skills: decision‑making, leading and development of direct reports Exceptional mentoring skills, “teacher’s heart”. Strong coaching qualities to serve as valued resource for current and new team members Advanced skill set with data analytic tools (Power BI, Excel, Tableau) Front‑line working knowledge of the national workers compensation marketplace (major brokers, NCCI and independent bureaus, state peculiarities) Supportive of and actively pursuing continuing education opportunities Team oriented, collaborative mindset with competitive personality Excellent communication and negotiation skills The role will involve periodic overnight travel in support of Berkley Industrial Comp’s underwriting efforts. 20% travel is anticipated with this role. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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 not Offered for this Role.
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