Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company) · 3 days ago
E&S Business Development Underwriter
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expBerkley Aspire is dedicated to simplifying excess and surplus lines business transactions. They are looking for a Territory Underwriter to drive profitable growth in Illinois by underwriting new business and managing agency relationships.
CommercialCommercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration
Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals
Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality
Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency
Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy
Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability
Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes
Qualification
Required
Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred
Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships
Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect)
This role requires regular travel within the assigned territory—up to 50%—to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
STD
LTD
Life insurance policies
401(k) program
Profit-sharing program
Stock purchase plan
Competitive paid time off
Paid sick time
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Floating holiday
Paid volunteer time
Tuition assistance
Industry-related education and exams
Plum Benefits program
Company
Berkley Aspire (a Berkley Company)
Surplus Lines Made Easy! Who we are: Berkley Aspire provides commercial excess and surplus line solutions exclusively for retail agents and their clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Business Journals
2023-03-28
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