Business Development Underwriting Partner

Overview

Agency Experience Underwriting Partner role at Berkley One (a Berkley Company). Based in Stamford, CT with frequent travel; role requires familiarity with local insurance markets and strong agency partnerships.

Why Join Us

Join a forward‑thinking team reimagining personal insurance, collaborating with professionals, using modern technology, and helping shape the future of the industry.

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

As an Agency Experience Underwriting Partner
, you’ll be a key contributor to Berkley One, driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate blends deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both financial success and brand presence.

Underwriting & Risk Evaluation

• Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals.
• Collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality.
• Utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions.
• Educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.

Business Development & Agency Management

• Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker.
• Identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage underperforming agents.
• Lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory.
• Provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners.
• Track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.

Strategic Collaboration & Brand Building

• Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to co‑develop growth strategies and enhance market presence.
• Execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley One’s strategic goals.
• Gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices.
• Challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.

Travel

• Travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
• 3–5 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in high‑net‑worth personal lines
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
• Strong customer‑centric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents
• Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure
• Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement
• Tech‑savvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics
• Able and willing to meet travel requirements

Other Details

Additional company details:
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $110k–$130k
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and generous Profit‑Sharing plans

Location & Status

Stamford, CT area;
Full‑time, salaried position. This role is based in the local area and involves frequent travel.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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