Personal Lines Underwriter

Company Details

Berkley One exists to insure and protect the lifestyles of a modern generation of affluence. We seek clients that are sophisticated individuals and families who require world‑class risk and claims management customized to their needs, a team of select expert independent agents and innovative digital tools to keep it simple and easy. We’ll blend our partners, products and capabilities with all that is Berkley
, generating a modern solution for the customers we serve.

Our culture is one of innovation, creativity and teamwork. Our team is highly motivated, passionate about our business, and deeply experienced in developing and delivering product and service solutions in the personal insurance marketplace.

This position can be based in our downtown Chicago or Morristown, NJ office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

As a Personal Lines Underwriter
, you'll be part of a dynamic team servicing high net worth clients. This is an ideal role for a relationship‑builder with a sharp underwriting mind and a passion for innovation who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. In our rapidly growing environment, new business is the focus of the underwriter’s day at Berkley One; you will use your excellent experience and decision‑making skills to seek the most profitable business.

We'll trust you to protect our portfolio by collaborating with risk management to identify and recommend solutions that ultimately make the risk better than when it started.

Your voice matters and your ideas can make a big impact! This is more than just a transactional role — it’s an opportunity to grow your career, build deep broker relationships, and help shape a best‑in‑class underwriting culture.

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross‑functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

• Innovate with the team and larger organization to effect the changes you want to see whether it be in the day to day or larger organization priorities
• Partner with a designated group of agents with focus on individuals and creating
• Berkley One champions by building strong relationships, coaching on new business solutions, and taking time to understand what’s most important to the agent and client
• Consult and help agents understand our appetite and apply that knowledge to risk selection
• Utilize our cutting‑edge technology tools that help you monitor the quality of your book of business and use the knowledge in your individual decisions
• Collaborate with Distribution and Marketing colleagues to co‑create plans that drive the business

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5+ years of high net worth personal lines underwriting experience
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
• Flexibility to work an alternate work schedule including coverage for West Coast customers
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products

• A strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements
• Calm under pressure; you have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow‑through on tasks; you are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• A strong customer service bias

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

• Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $155,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include:
  Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans
• 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.