Underwriter

Company Details

Berkley Select delivers professional liability insurance solutions to individuals, businesses, professional services firms, and nonprofit organizations. As a Berkley company, Berkley Select is staffed with a team of experts with a specific focus on Professional Liability. Berkley Select utilizes individual risk underwriting, loss control, and claims practices providing superior products and services to its customers.

Berkley Select is a Berkley Company. W. R. Berkley, founded in 1967, is one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE : WRB).

Responsibilities

The Underwriter I Lawyers Professional Liability role is designed for professionals with foundational experience in underwriting, particularly within the Errors & Omissions (E&O) space. This position focuses on evaluating and managing risk for Lawyers Professional Liability accounts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to grow within a dynamic underwriting team. This role offers the opportunity to build key broker relationships and contribute to the expansion of our business portfolio.

Underwriting

• Review and analysis of new and renewal submissions, including claims history, financials, and coverage needs.
• Help determine territory and pricing strategies in collaboration with other LPL underwriters.
• Prepare and issue indications, quotes, binders, and policy documents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor upcoming renewals and ensure timely communication with brokers.

Account Management

Broker Relationship Management

Pre-Underwriting & Operational Tasks

Training & Development

Other

Qualifications

Additional Company Details

The position is based in Chicago; in-office four days per week.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Base Salary Range : $72,000 - 88,000.

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. This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program.

We also offer :

Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts.

Clear career development pathways within a growing underwriting team.

Inclusive and collaborative office culture in downtown Chicago.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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