Chief Underwriting Officer

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Company Details

W. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit, Berkley Edge, which will focus on small to mid‑size risks through a wholesale‑only distribution model. Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard‑to‑place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business.

Location

This position will be located in the Tampa / St Petersburg Florida area. We are open to talent in Richmond, VA, but heavier travel will be required to Tampa / St Petersburg, FL.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of all aspects of underwriting strategy, aligning with the overall strategic plan, and translating the strategy into clear underwriting guidelines and limits of authority.
• Establish underwriting authority levels and referral processes that streamline decision‑making and ensure underwriting excellence.
• Develop pricing and underwriting strategies to attain and improve profitable growth.
• Improve efficient processes that deliver creative, customized underwriting and risk management solutions while meeting the expectations of our partners.
• Set a strategic process for identifying, evaluating and managing emerging risks.
• Develop and manage internal and external relationships that strengthen trust in business partnerships.
• Manage the portfolio to reflect an appropriate balance between segments and diversification of lines of business.
• Devise strategies and protocols to grow profitably during all market cycles.
• Establish policies and direct analysis of information to support product and service development, new programs and target business research.
• Lead the underwriting team, building organizational capability, talent management, and a culture of superior portfolio management.
• Assist in the maintenance of underwriting forms and authority letters.
• Lead the internal underwriting audit.
• Ensure underwriting documentation procedures, data accuracy, and contract integrity for accounts underwritten.
• Meet as needed with the Senior Leadership Team and President to analyze, recommend, and report on progress of objectives.
• Provide leadership mentoring and guidance to build and sustain a high‑performing workforce.
• Anticipate and plan for the future, collaborating with senior management to foster innovation.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full‑time regular employees. Salary will be determined by scope, complexity, location, skills, education, credentials, experience, and other employment conditions.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiting agencies or firms.

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