Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Company URL:                                         www.berkleysig.com

The Middle Market Underwriter works within delegated authority levels to evaluate (selection and pricing) and maintain (control) risk acceptability and profitability within the company’s underwriting guidelines and procedures for commercial risks. S/he partners with Territory Managers and Agents to manage a challenging and/or complex book of commercial business or agency relationships. Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Partnering with Territory Managers to support marketing activities by developing ongoing relationships with agents to discuss market appetite, quality and profitability of submissions, service standards, and underwriting and/or product changes.
• Identifying issues or patterns and working to resolve or improve them; participates in agency planning and review processes; and may identify sales and marketing opportunities.   Takes a lead role relative to Key Account review and recommendations.
• Partners with Agents educating and training agency staff on Company products, services, processes, and underwriting philosophy. 
• Analyzes commercial lines accounts to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control.  Utilizes underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance with state regulations.  Accepts, rejects, prices and/or modifies new and/or renewal business to ensure a profitable book of business.  

 

• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years commercial lines underwriting experience, including but not limited to CGL, Property, Packages, BOP, Auto, Crime, IM, Umbrella and/or WC.
• CPCU Designation or other equivalent coursework preferred.
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial lines products and contract knowledge including regulatory and policy differences among applicable states. 
• Demonstrated depth in negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems. 
• Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments and must also exemplify superior teamwork.

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

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $52,000 – $100,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

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.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role