Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company)
Team Lead, General Casualty Division
Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
AVP, Small Business Casualty Division Manager
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AVP, Small Business Casualty Division Manager
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Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) .
W. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit, Berkley Edge, which offers solutions for hard‑to‑place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley has grown into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Location:
This position will be based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. We are open to candidates in Richmond, VA, but heavier travel to Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL will be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute underwriting strategy for the Small Business Casualty division.
Build, train, and lead a high‑performing team of underwriters.
Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory developments, and adapt product accordingly.
Work with Product and Forms Specialists to create coverage forms.
Collaborate with actuarial staff to create pricing models.
Establish risk appetite guidelines.
Handle underwriting referrals.
Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners.
Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk and achieve underwriting profit.
Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree highly desired; advanced degree or CPCU designation a plus.
7+ years of relevant E&S experience, including in‑depth knowledge of hospitality and habitational risks.
Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles.
Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios.
In‑depth knowledge of insurance markets and trends.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Compensation & Benefits The company offers a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. Salary will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.
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AVP, Small Business Casualty Division Manager
role at
Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) .
W. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit, Berkley Edge, which offers solutions for hard‑to‑place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley has grown into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Location:
This position will be based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. We are open to candidates in Richmond, VA, but heavier travel to Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL will be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute underwriting strategy for the Small Business Casualty division.
Build, train, and lead a high‑performing team of underwriters.
Monitor emerging risks, market trends, and regulatory developments, and adapt product accordingly.
Work with Product and Forms Specialists to create coverage forms.
Collaborate with actuarial staff to create pricing models.
Establish risk appetite guidelines.
Handle underwriting referrals.
Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key distribution partners.
Lead initiatives to grow market share in target segments.
Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Partner with actuarial, claims, legal, and data teams to ensure a holistic view of risk and achieve underwriting profit.
Report on key metrics and provide insights to executive leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree highly desired; advanced degree or CPCU designation a plus.
7+ years of relevant E&S experience, including in‑depth knowledge of hospitality and habitational risks.
Strong technical underwriting background with experience in leadership roles.
Proven success in building and managing profitable portfolios.
In‑depth knowledge of insurance markets and trends.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Compensation & Benefits The company offers a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. Salary will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.
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