Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The AVP, Underwriting is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of underwriting strategy within the Berkley Specialty Property underwriting team. This role executes and monitors underwriting activities across assigned commercial property business and collaborates with field and staff functions to support profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and effective portfolio management.
Responsibilities
• Support the development and implementation of underwriting strategy.
• Execute underwriting activities across assigned commercial property accounts and portfolios.
• Monitor underwriting performance and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
• Partner with field and staff functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Support profitable growth through disciplined underwriting practices.
• Contribute to effective portfolio management and risk selection.
• Build and maintain productive broker relationships.
• Represent Berkley Specialty Property professionally and effectively in the marketplace.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment and business decision-making.
• Resolve complex and unique business challenges through creative problem-solving.
Qualifications
• Four to ten years of commercial property underwriting experience, preferably within the U.S. Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market.
• Demonstrated success in commercial property underwriting with proven results.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and insurance industry practices.
• Experience underwriting commercial property lines of business.
• Broad understanding of related insurance disciplines and functions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to solve complex business problems effectively and creatively.
Additional RequirementsSalary range for New York City applicants: $165,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and overall fit for the position. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for annual incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
