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W. R. Berkley Corporation · 2 days ago

Subsidiary President/CEO (Domestic and Int'l)

Greenwich, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

20+ years exp

W. R. Berkley Corporation is one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States, founded in 1967. The Subsidiary President/CEO is responsible for the successful management of the specific Operating Unit, providing leadership and direction to the team while developing strategies for growth and profitability.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceProfessional ServicesProperty Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive shareholder value through appropriate risk-adjusted returns

Leverage the successful attributes of the Berkley Company while developing new strategies to further the Company’s growth and profitability

Assess the organizational structure and hiring requirements to align with both the current and future needs of the business

Report regularly to the EVP and more formally on a quarterly basis to parent company CEO and President, Chief Financial Officer, and its Chief Actuary

Set and drive strategic and operational objectives towards achievable short-term successes while making progress towards long-term goals

Continually monitor objectives for financial returns, risk management, marketing and competitive advantages

Position the Company within the market as preferred partner

Inspire the team to be creative when leveraging their knowledge of the business and engage in exploring and experimenting with the opportunities for the business in the future

Drive underwriting excellence through a high level of engagement in the business, data and analytics, and regular communication throughout the Company

Ensure the achievement of continued profitability, growth and operational efficiencies through managing the business, underwriting profitability, claims and expenses

Create a culture consistent within the greater organization for teams that excel in their industry knowledge, take pride in their ownership of the business and strive for delivering value to their stakeholders

Must be willing to work from the Operating Unit headquarters office on a daily basis

Qualification

Commercial lines underwritingStrategic planningFinancial managementOperational efficiencyTeam leadershipEntrepreneurial mindsetCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Minimum of 20 years of commercial lines underwriting experience

BA/BS degree required

Prior demonstrated success creating, presenting and executing on a strategy that built profitable and growth-oriented commercial lines underwriting businesses

Understands the importance of a strong value proposition and knows how to appropriately leverage niche distribution relationships

Possesses a sharp, rigorous thought process and can effectively translate vision creating logical connections for others between the dynamics of market realities, goals, strategy, tactics and results

Demonstrated success in getting groups to work together, expecting others to be responsible for their actions and moving teams from current to future state capitalizing on innovation

A self-starter who thrives in results-oriented and entrepreneurial environments

A non-political player who can by virtue of background, experience and approach be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents including industry peers, distribution networks, brokers and customers

Naturally competitive externally while being collaborative internally and whose words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow

Track record of being highly attentive to operational and financial details, well organized and a disciplined planner with solid communication skills

Able to effectively listen and then drive for efficiency of decision making vs. creating bureaucracy

An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong balance of both strategic and operating skills