Berkley One (a Berkley Company) · 3 months ago
Business Development Underwriting Partner
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expBerkley One is a modern insurance provider focused on delivering personalized risk and claims management. The Business Development Underwriting Partner will drive profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development, while building and nurturing agency relationships.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices
Challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities
Travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
3–5 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in the high-net-worth personal lines
Exceptional communication skills—verbal and written—with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
Strong customer-centric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents
Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure
Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement
Tech-savvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics
Able and willing to meet travel requirements
Benefits
Company Fleet Vehicle
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Generous Profit-Sharing plans
Company
Berkley One (a Berkley Company)
Berkley One is a new personal insurance provider for those who have attained more in life and want even more out of life.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathleen Tierney
President
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