Business Development Underwriter

Company Details

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.

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and company wide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well‑being. Our flexible work schedule with a work‑from‑home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
• Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more. Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit‑sharing program, and stock purchase plan.
• Competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time.
• Growth opportunities with company‑sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry‑related education and exams. Internal promotional growth opportunities as well.
• Team building and fun activities inside and outside of the office. Plum Benefits program gives cost‑free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts.

We’re seeking an E&S Senior Business Development/Territory Underwriter covering CT, MA, RI and ME!

The E&S Senior Business Development Underwriter can be located in CT, MA, RI or ME and will work from remote to manage an assigned underwriting territory to achieve profitable growth, including underwriting new business, identifying new business opportunities and managing agency relationships.

This role drives profitable growth across CT, MA, RI and ME, by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.

• Agency Engagement:
  Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
• Underwriting Excellence:
  Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
• Performance Goals:
  Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
• Service Standards:
  Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
• Risk Management:
  
  Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
• Mentorship:
  Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
• Reinsurance Coordination:
  Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.

• Bachelor’s degree and six plus years related insurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e., CPCU, ASLI, and AU) or completion of other insurance‑related classes is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in commercial lines property casualty insurance businesses.
• Past experience working with independent agents is preferred. Surplus lines underwriting experience is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and E‑mail is required.
• Prior experience working in a paperless environment, including familiarity with online underwriting tools is preferred (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).

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

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees which for this role include:

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, 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