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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