Berkley

AVP/VP, Environmental Underwriter

Berkley$150K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting, preferably in E&S markets
  • Technical knowledge of casualty and pollution coverage lines
  • Familiarity with environmental contractual wording and policy structuring
  • Strong financial analysis and rating methodology background
  • Experience in research and project management

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop an environmental book of business
  • Underwrite new and renewal accounts
  • Foster relationships with brokers and agents
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and documentation
  • Maintain underwritten profitability
  • Participate in training and education initiatives
  • Stay informed about trends in the insurance market
  • Support underwriting audits and assist in policy drafting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance offerings
  • Wellness programs and paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with profit-sharing options
  • Opportunity for annual discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
*This role may be performed remotely for highly qualified candidates who do not reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Berkley office.* **Responsibilities** The **VP, Environmental Underwriter** will focus on production underwriting and profitable business growth for an expanding Berkely company about to enter its 4th year of operation. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a proven track record of profitable results. The position will provide the opportunity to play a key role in the strategic direction of the underwriting platform, business development and marketing strategies for the unit's book of business. In addition, this position will provide a key supporting role in the development of products, processes, guidelines, and the underwriting audit process. - Responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of an environmental book of business. - Production and underwriting of new and renewal accounts. - Development and management of business and broker/agent relationships. - Ensure compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines. - Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit. - Adherence to Berkley Specialty Excess underwriting guidelines and referral compliance. - Participate in internal company training and continuing education. - Remain current on new product opportunities as it pertains to market trends, appetite, and risk. - Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage, and appetite to maintain competitiveness. - Leverage skills and expertise outside of desk responsibilities, including participation in marketing/public speaking events. **Additional Responsibilities include:** - Provide support to the underwriting audit process. - Support the drafting of policy language and coordinate with Claims and Legal to finalize wording. - Act as a role model promoting company brand and culture. - Assist with special projects and tasks, as directed by the President. - Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** - Minimum of 8-10 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, preferably in E&S markets. - Technical knowledge of general casualty and pollution lines of coverage, other lines of experience a plus. - Experience with environmental contractual wording, rating methodologies, financial analysis, and policy structure - Research and project management experience. - Proven track record of profitable production Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent insurance experience required. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or 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: $150,000 - $220,000 • 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. The application window for this role is estimated to be open through July 31, 2026, but may be extended, if necessary, please submit your application as soon as possible prior to July 31, 2026. **Sponsorship Details** Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

About Berkley

Berkley is a packaging company that develops innovative solutions to help our customers sell more product and be on the edge. Berkley offers the cost advantages and creative control of an in house/on site agency without the risk and hassle of oversight. Berkley develops turnkey retail environments – including design, manufacturing and installation services.

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