Business Development Underwriter

W.R. BerkleyBellevue, WA, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Territory Underwriter Wa & Or

This role drives profitable growth across Washington and Oregon, by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

Agency Engagement : Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
Underwriting Excellence : Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
Performance Goals : Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
Service Standards : Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
Risk Management : Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
Mentorship : Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
Reinsurance Coordination : Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.

Qualifications :

Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.

Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.

Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).

This role requires regular travel within the assigned territoryup to 50%to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month.

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