Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

 

Why Join Us?
At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

 

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.

 

This role involves frequent travel and occasional in-office presence in Cincinnati, OH therefore, it is best suited for those who are based in the Greater Cincinnati area.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

As an Agency Experience Underwriting Partner, you'll be a key individual contributor to the Berkley One brand, responsible for driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate will blend deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both the financial success and brand presence of Berkley One.

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education 

We'll count on you for:

 

Underwriting & Risk Evaluation

• Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals.
• Collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality.
• Utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions.
• Educate agents on Berkley One’s risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.

Business Development & Agency Management

• Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker.
• Identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage out non-performing agents.
• Lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory.
• Provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners.
• Track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.

Strategic Collaboration & Brand Building

• Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to co-develop growth strategies and enhance market presence.
• Execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley One’s strategic goals.
• Gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices.
• Challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum five years of successful agency management experience (high net worth insurance experience preferred, but not required) or equivalent
• An outstanding collabortor- experience contributing on a high performing marketing/distribution/sales team in a high growth, fast paced environment
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week including overnight stays, to visit agency partners, attend meetings, and training session

What makes you stand out:

• Calm under pressure.

• Excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks.

• Comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

• A strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure

• Natural curiosity, a love learning how things work and always looking for innovative improvements

• A love of process and optimization and excited about the opportunity to experiment with building the Berkley One brand and telling the Berkley One story across multiple channels

• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike. An excellent, pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and passionate about their brand experience

   

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style that is flexible to the situation, able to communicate clearly and with a purpose

 

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: $110-130k
• 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