Entertainment Underwriter

Berkley • $70K — $95K *

Irving, TX 75061In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience, especially in entertainment multi-line packages
Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a proven ability to close deals
Demonstrated success in marketing, producer management, and new business development
Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts
High proficiency in the underwriting process and collaboration with Underwriting Assistants
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and coworkers
Knowledgeable in compliance, coverage, products, and pricing strategies

Responsibilities

Manage new and renewal business for own book of business
Drive profitable growth with specific Entertainment brokers across multiple regions
Develop and negotiate pricing and terms for new business and renewals
Collaborate with underwriters, operations, claims, and senior management
Implement effective pricing strategies for profitability and growth
Maintain strong relationships with key producers and clients
Innovate within a dynamic business environment to achieve results

Benefits

Robust benefits package for full-time regular employees

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

Berkley Entertainment is seeking an Entertainment Underwriter to join its team in Irving, Texas.

We are open to local candidates with 4+ years of commerical underwriting experience (E&S is a plus) who are willing to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

The Entertainment Underwriter has responsibility for new and renewal business for his/her own book of business. The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with specific Entertainment brokers in multiple regions of the country. Lines of business include entertainment packages, property, inland marine, general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers' compensation. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.

Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals.
Essential skills include collaborating/innovating with underwriters, operations, claims, loss control, marketing, regulatory and senior management.
Must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience, preferably in entertainment multi-line packages including Flim and Television.
Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals.
Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers.
Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected.
Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

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.

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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