Berkley Healthcare is a dynamic and growing insurance organization that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Backed by the strength of a Fortune 500 company, we operate with the agility of a forward-thinking team and the stability of an established enterprise. We believe in empowering individuals to share ideas, challenge norms, and help shape the future of insurance. If you're eager to gain hands-on experience in a company that values fresh perspectives and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Company URL: www.berkleyhealthcare.com

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for submission generation, underwriting and policy issuance of Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Fidelity/Crime for small and middle market private commercial and not-for-profit healthcare organizations. The underwriting position will be part of the Berkley Healthcare Financial Lines division of Berkley Healthcare. The candidate will be responsible for handling new and renewal, primary and excess business throughout the placement process from underwriting submission receipt to policy issuance.

 

Depending on a candidate’s background and experience, and business needs, there may be future opportunities to underwrite on a multi-team basis for other Berkley Healthcare Financial Lines segments including Managed Care or Large & Complex Enterprises.

 

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determine risk acceptability in accordance with underwriting risk appetite and guidelines
• Prepare thorough underwriting analyses with detailed exposure analysis and independent underwriter assessment
• Make pricing, coverage, terms and conditions determinations and recommendations within defined limits/authority and underwriting guidelines and authority parameters
• Develop, grow and maintain a profitable, diversified book of business aligned with company goals
• Ensure production and loss ratio goals are achieved for assigned book by reviewing, analyzing and evaluating information and taking appropriate action as necessary
• Develop positive agency relationships within assigned territory while maintaining a good rapport through responsive levels of service
• Coordinate marketing activities including travel in coordination with Distribution and Marketing Manager
• Foster growth of less experienced staff in a positive and growth-oriented environment
• Actively self-educate as to line of business, industry and insurance trends including exposures, claims, legal, legislative, healthcare, current events, self-improvement and innovation

At BHC, we expect employees not only to have the Required Technical Skills to perform their jobs, but also to exhibit Berkley Core Company Behaviors to Innovation, specifically:

 

• Managing self (You know how to manage your emotions and apply critical thinking skills instead)
• Courage (You aren’t afraid to speak up and have your opinion and voice heard; you do what is right)
• Reflective Listening (You seek to understand before being understood)
• Challenging status quo (You ask “why” or “why not”; you don’t accept, “just because”)
• Evidenced-based decision making (You seek out the facts to make informed decisions)
• Effective collaboration (You work well with others to accomplished team goals; you understand that individuals win when the team wins)
• Resilience (you don’t let failures or mistakes set you back; you see mistakes as learning opportunities)

 

Additionally, to succeed in this role the following skills are essential:

 

• Customer focus (You excel at relationship building and customer responsiveness)
• Strong written and oral communication (i.e. Your communication style is flexible and adapts to the situation)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work daily in response to a dynamic work environment
• Adept at shifting between tasks while managing a variety of responsibilities
• Strong sense of accountability (You can work independently and manage to multiple deadlines)

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in financial lines underwriting, with a proven track record of success.
• Specialized experience in healthcare financial lines underwriting is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial lines products, including coverages, policy forms, and industry standards.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex underwriting files and maintain efficient workflow processes.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to delivering high-quality client experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
• Effective desk management capabilities, including prioritization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and independent, while remaining accountable to team objectives and company goals.
• Demonstrated ability to take calculated risks and apply sound business judgment in underwriting decisions.
• Strategic mindset, with a solid understanding of business drivers and the ability to contribute to bottom-line results.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 5%) as required by the role.
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer

 

Education 

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited university or college

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:
• Salary
• 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.