Senior Middle Market Underwriter

Senior Middle Market Underwriter

W. R. Berkley Corporation – Berkshire Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by

A. M. Best Company.

BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claims, 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.

Seeking a Sr. Underwriter who within delegated authority levels evaluates and maintains risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks.

• 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. Assists less experienced underwriters in the handling of high-hazard or more complex accounts.
• Partners with Territory Managers to support marketing activities by developing ongoing relationships with agents, discussing market appetite, quality and profitability, service standards, and underwriting/product changes.
• Communicates with agents on underwriting issues including cancellations, declinations, exposure concerns, and survey results.
• Partners with Territory Managers to identify issues or patterns and works to resolve or improve them; participates in agency planning and review processes and may identify sales and marketing opportunities.
• Travels, with or without Territory Manager, to assigned agent locations to develop agency partnerships.
• Trains and educates agency staff on Company products, services, processes, and underwriting philosophy.
• Assists in training and serves as a technical resource to other underwriters as needed.
• Attends industry workshops/meetings each year.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5–10 years commercial lines underwriting experience, including CGL, Property, Packages, BOP, Auto, Crime, IM, Umbrella and/or WC.
• CPCU Designation or other equivalent coursework preferred.
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contracts including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states.
• Demonstrated depth in negotiation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi‑faced systems.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage a complex workload while exhibiting sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments and exemplify superior teamwork.

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

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

Salary will be determined by factors such as scope, complexity, location, skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

This position requires residency within Mississippi or alignment to our Birmingham, AL office, with an in‑office schedule Monday through Thursday.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Finance and Sales.

Industries:
Financial Services and Insurance.