The AVP/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.
