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Berkley Fire & Marine (a Berkley Company) · 4 days ago

Sr. Sales Underwriter

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters is a W. R. Berkley operating unit that specializes in preferred inland marine and related property risks. The Senior Sales Underwriter will build and maintain client relationships, drive premium growth, and ensure high customer satisfaction while managing underwriting and distribution for profitability.

Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships, drive written premium growth, and maintain renewal retention goals while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within assigned territory

Proficiency assessing intricate risks across various industries utilizing historical data and industry trends to make well-informed decisions devising comprehensive risk management plans

Interpret complex financial data, evaluates financial stability and uses financial insights to guide risk assessments and pricing strategies

Strong knowledge of loss prevention tactics to collaborate with risk engineering professionals for the purpose of devising loss prevention programs and risk mitigation solutions

Developing complex policies that balance comprehensive coverage with accurate pricing, effective utilization of endorsements and specialized coverage options

Ability to marry coverages offered with appropriately developed coverage terms, limits and pricing based on strong aptitude and understanding of all coverage components

Engaging appropriate resources and internal and external stakeholders at the appropriate times to deliver the best possible outcome in line with company standards

Continuous improvement mindset and offers suggestions for efficiencies. Insurance law and regulations, to ensure that policies meet legal requirements, and provides guidance on complex compliance issues

Expertise in creating detailed and organized documentation that clearly outlines underwriting decisions

Account service, account management, cross-selling, business development, marketing strategy and positioning, negotiations, prospecting and qualifying, solution development, and competitive analysis

Consultative and relationship management skills needed to build strong relationships with agency partners to drive profitable submissions

Prepare for and conduct effective agency review meetings that serve the goals of BFM and agent partners