E&S Regional Underwriter - Central Region

Overview

Berkley Aspire is passionate about making excess and surplus lines business easy to transact. We differentiate ourselves by continually innovating to bring market-leading technology and services to our agents and their clients. From direct bill with installments, to not requiring renewal applications for 80% of our small business policies, we focus on making it easy, expeditious, and efficient for agents and consumers.

Berkley Aspire writes from small, minimum premium policies to accounts over six figures. We offer General Liability, Property, Inland Marine and Excess policies through Berkley appointed agencies in 49 states.

• Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and company wide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and support your well-being. Flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day.
• Health Savings Accounts with automatic company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock purchase plan.
• Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time.
• Company-sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams. Internal promotional growth opportunities.
• Plum Benefits program with access to exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.

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The Central Region E&S Regional Underwriter supports new business production within an assigned regional underwriting territory. Ideally this role will be located in Dallas, TX though could also be performed from AR, LA, MO, NM, KS, NE, OK or other surrounding states. The Regional Underwriter plays a key role in driving profitable growth by underwriting new business, identifying new opportunities, and managing agency relationships.

The Regional Underwriter also collaborates on new business submissions with the Business Development Underwriter and Small Business Underwriter.

• Agency Engagement:
  Maintain strong agency relationships through regular outreach, education, and strategic collaboration.
• Underwriting Excellence:
  Evaluate and underwrite new business within authority, maintaining a 30%+ quote-to-bind ratio and 50% or better loss ratio.
• Performance Goals:
  Meet or exceed targets for new business production.
• Service Standards:
  Deliver timely, accurate quotes with expeditious response times and consistent service excellence.
• Risk Management:
  
  Use underwriting tools to assess risk, pricing, and coverage; review inspections and endorsements to ensure premium adequacy.

• Experience:
  
  10+ years in E&S underwriting; strong background in commercial P&C insurance and customer service.
• Agency Relations:
  Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency partnerships.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfortable with Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online underwriting platforms.
• Communication:
  Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Mindset:
  Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and collaborative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Travel:
  Occasional travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years related insurance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum ten years of experience in E&S underwriting.
• Strong customer service background in a professional environment.
• Entrepreneurial qualities, resiliency to change, and ability to focus on priority tasks.
• Fosters teamwork and provides welcoming, open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Focus and Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Innovation and Initiative

• Travel may be required on occasion.
• Work environment involves sitting, talking/listening, and occasional standing or reaching; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close, depth, color, and focus adjustments.
• Moderate noise level typical; most work is performed at a desk with a computer.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales

• Financial Services and Insurance

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