This position will require regional coordination with and accountability to the Vice President of Sales.  In this capacity, works with the Regional Vice President, to ensure that results for each product, program, and/or service support overall profitability, growth and retention of business, and that each is consistent with all related underwriting initiatives.  This position will be responsible for the management of existing producers, as well as identifying and developing new producers.   - Developing new production sources (either retail or wholesale) for accounts in our target market and assigned territory. - Managing relationships with existing production sources. - Manage analytics and meet with the production sources to go over results and develop action plans. - Manage producer appointments and terminations. - Work with local underwriting teams to coordinate new or renewal business strategies - Meeting and building in person relationships with potential and existing clients - Assist with marketing and web content. - Analysis of competitor offerings/forms to look for gaps or weaknesses. - Participation in trade shows/industry functions. - Cross sell with other business units as opportunities are presented. - To meet the major responsibilities of this position, up to 80% of your workweek will be traveling/out of office meeting with new and existing customers.

The Senior Professional Liability Underwriter - Tech/Cyber, E&O, or Medical Malpractice - will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Professional Lines business.   - Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines. - Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit. - Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance. - Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships. - Participates in all internal company training and continuing education. - Remains current on product releases as it pertains to line of business. - Leads strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%). - Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization. - Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness. - Active mentorship and training of Associate Underwriters and Underwriters. - Act as a referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.

  We'll count on you to: - Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement process for both GAAP and Statutory compliance - Review and analyze data making comparisons to forecasts and prior-year results - Direct the annual operational planning and financial budgeting process - Review control descriptions and related test work for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance; ensure corrective action is taken to address deficiencies - Collaborate with WRBC and other corporate affiliates to create and maintain evolving shared financial systems - Oversee management of multiple cash functions and ensuring proper safeguards to protect assets   

The candidate will work closely within a department of a small team of individuals to analyze insurance risk and purchase reinsurance to protect the broad-based W.R. Berkley insurance portfolio.    The candidate will be responsible for analysis of various insurance portfolios, reinsurance structuring, negotiation and successful placement of reinsurance treaties that protect the Company's portfolio of insurance operations around the globe.  In this position the candidate will interact with key decision makers within the Company in a consultative and collaborative manner, in order to address a variety of risk appetites within the firm and for the organization as a whole.   There will also be external interaction with reinsurers and brokers, centered around the purchase of reinsurance.   The candidate needs to have full working knowledge of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, the fundamentals of reinsurance and a knowledge of the reinsurance marketplace from previous experience.  The candidate should be adept at multi-tasking and able to apply critical thinking to complex problems.  The ideal candidate will have past experience in either reinsurance underwriting, reinsurance broking, reinsurance actuarial, reinsurance purchasing or any combination of these roles.

The candidate will work closely within a department of a small team of individuals to analyze insurance risk and purchase reinsurance to protect the broad-based W.R. Berkley insurance portfolio.    The candidate will be responsible for analysis of various insurance portfolios, reinsurance structuring, negotiation and successful placement of reinsurance treaties that protect the Company's portfolio of insurance operations around the globe.  In this position the candidate will interact with key decision makers within the Company in a consultative and collaborative manner, in order to address a variety of risk appetites within the firm and for the organization as a whole.   There will also be external interaction with reinsurers and brokers, centered around the purchase of reinsurance.   The candidate needs to have full working knowledge of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, the fundamentals of reinsurance and a knowledge of the reinsurance marketplace from previous experience.  The candidate should be adept at multi-tasking and able to apply critical thinking to complex problems.  The ideal candidate will have past experience in either reinsurance underwriting, reinsurance broking, reinsurance actuarial, reinsurance purchasing or any combination of these roles.

Develops regional and local Business Strategic, Tactical and Operational plans. Executes Action Plans leading to the accomplishment of Company goals.  Develops deep agency relationships and represents the Company locally, regionally and on a national basis.  Partners with Sr. Management of the Company and Regional Companies as required to drive both growth and profitability.  Participate in the development of Marine and Property strategic and tactical plans based on company plans, technological advances, and corporate plans.  Will work within limits of authority requiring the highest degree of technical complexity and coordination. Focus will be on complex property, marine risks and programs that will drive profitable growth.   1. Builds superior distribution partnerships with agents and brokers. Develops and implements sales plans to leverage profitable business growth. 2. Analyzes applications, determines acceptability of risk in accordance with Company guidelines and practices in order to make the appropriate underwriting decisions. 3. Applies underwriting guidelines and appetite to risk selection and pricing. 4. Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and freely shares information with others. 5. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. 6. Develops a diverse book of business consisting of varied inland marine and property classes of business, risk size and complexity. 7. Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review. 8. Assists in the management of the Inland Marine and Property business to achieve the goals and objectives established. Ensures continued profitable growth. 9. May provide guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas, particularly when related to cross-sell opportunities. 10. Collaborates with management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling. Provides assistance to underwriters requiring referrals due to the authority levels. 11. Evaluates underwriting performance based on financial analysis. Includes rate, reserve adequacy, operational execution, planning and product reviews. 12. Collaborates with Regional Companies in developing regional inland marine and property business plans. 13. Assists with product development in creation of innovative products and service to introduce to the market. 14. Collaborates with business partners in Risk Control, Actuarial, Finance and Claims to driver profitable results and develops program opportunities. 15. Demonstrates the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors while performing the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

The Claims Support Representative/Technician (CCS Rep) is responsible for accurately entering first notice of loss information into the claims management system whether the loss was reported by phone, fax, email or regular mail to the Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG).   In addition, the CCS Rep will support the Claims Operations in the processing of claims, primarily by indexing/assigning correspondence to the appropriate claim file. this role may also support other functional areas.   Provide superior customer service and support to external and internal customers of the Claims Creation & Support Unit, while displaying empathy and exhibiting confidence to those reporting a new loss.   Key Functions will include but not limited to: - Accurately and efficiently enter new loss information into BSIG’s claims - management system, including losses that may be phoned into the company by an - insured, a claimant or an agent, and then accurately direct those losses to the proper claims handling unit. - Accurately and efficiently index electronic mail (including emails) to the proper claims file in the company’s claims management system. - Provide a clerical support function for claims representatives, which includes entering new vendors into system once the W9 form is received and other system support functions. - Complete special projects as assigned and provide support where needed. This includes participating in BSIG cross-functional teams as assigned. - Adhere to standards and/or metrics established in the department; be they production related or quality specific. - Exhibit professional behavior at all times while representing or being identified as an employee of BSIG - Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with the units, clients, providers and other departments of BSIG.

The Senior Production Underwriter is a key member of the underwriting team reporting to the Director of Underwriting. The primary goal of this position is to profitably grow a book of business by actively partnering with brokers and working effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. This person will plan and budget for the book of business, develop and maintain agency relationships, and execute underwriting decisions using underwriting rules, designated authority and will have strong knowledge of insurance laws and regulations.  The ideal location for this new hire will be the Chicago metropolitan area.     Key Functions will include but not be limited to:   Inforce Portfolio Management and Underwriting Execution: - Responsible for new and renewal underwriting execution, including selecting risks in line with BLG’s strategy and underwriting guidelines, operating within authority and documentation guidelines, following up on accounts and closing new business. - Planning and budgeting for the book of business, tracking and reporting performance to plan, and developing a clear view of market conditions and competitive landscape. - Provides guidance and assistance to other underwriters and to other functional areas. - Monitors production, hit ratios, renewal retention ratios, spread of risk and other production and quality measures. - Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends. Broker Relationships and Business Development: - Develop trusted, respected and lasting relationships with agent partners through visitations and regular connections - Accountable for tracking of progress and positioning BLG within an agency - Evaluate the performance of assigned agencies on an ongoing basis to ensure company and agency goals are met, and participates in review and evaluation of agencies and makes recommendations on agency management issues.  - Communicates corporate goals, programs, underwriting policies, procedures, best practices and guidelines to agents. - Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues as necessary. Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes. - Deliver exceptional, timely, complete and accurate service. - Work with agents to craft best solutions for their clients - Notify brokers of adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declinations and underwrite empathetically at all times. This position can be available as remote if not located near a Berkley office. 

The SeniorUnderwriting Director for E&S will be responsible for building and overseeing the E&S primary auto department.  This role will be responsible for Portfolio Strategy & Execution, Risk Selection and Pricing, Portfolio Stewardship and Product Management.   This is a critical role which requires oversight of strategic underwriting practices nationally.   This leader will utilize their expertise to create, manage, design and drive diverse multidimensional strategies for our E&S book of business. We require strong leadership skills that will cultivate portfolio insights, develop strategy, and deliver a collaborative value chain with our Agents and customers.   This role is preferred  in Jacksonville, Florida or Boston, Massachusetts.  Other locations will be considered.   Key Functions include but not limited to:   - Collaborate with actuarial team to develop pricing model and optimize portfolio through risk selection and pricing strategy to maximize profitability - Develop, implement and monitor underwriting guidelines, rates, forms, pricing, endorsements and procedures - Develop, implement and manage strategic underwriting for specific lines of E&S - Provide business forecasting related to trends and profitability - Thoughtfully establish group strategy, appetite and marketing plans - Lead pro-active discussions with reinsurers, verifying the appropriate use of reinsurance used by specific lines of business, including various treaty and facultative reinsurance. - Conduct regular visits with general agents, brokers and program managers to understand business needs, reinforce objectives, drive business results and identify new business opportunities. - Monitor results, collaborate with actuarial team and optimize portfolio through risk selection and pricing strategy to maximize profitability - Eventually will be responsible for the planning and management of building out the E&S team including: hiring, placement, training, performance management, salary planning and administration and budgeting. - Up to 50% of Travel

Handle the daily processing of disbursements for the Companies that we service while providing excellent customer service and maintain a high level of attention to detail. - Processing of all disbursements for the Companies you are assigned through the invoice workflow system or interface files (claims, premium refunds, commissions). - Coding of invoices and payment requests in Accounts Payable system. - Assist with printing of checks and special handling. - Respond to Company inquiries on payment and invoice submission. - Provide excellent customer service. - Verify approval on invoices and payment requests. - Other duties as assigned.