Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 2 months ago
E&S Regional Underwriter - Central Region
TX, Dallas - Field Address
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBerkley Aspire is dedicated to simplifying excess and surplus lines business. The E&S Regional Underwriter will support new business production within an assigned regional territory, focusing on underwriting new business submissions and managing agency relationships to drive profitable growth.
Commercial InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Agency Engagement: Maintain strong agency relationships through regular outreach, education, and strategic collaboration
Underwriting Excellence: Evaluate and underwrite new business within authority, maintaining a 30%+ quote-to-bind ratio and 50% or better loss ratio
Performance Goals: Meet or exceed targets for new business production
Service Standards:Deliver timely, accurate quotes ensuring expeditious response times and consistent service excellence
Risk Management: Use underwriting tools to assess risk, pricing, and coverage; review inspections and endorsements to ensure premium adequacy
Qualification
Required
10+ years in E&S underwriting; strong background in commercial P&C insurance and customer service
Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency partnerships
Comfortable with Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and online underwriting platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and collaborative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Occasional travel may be required
10 plus years related insurance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum ten years of experience in E&S underwriting
Must have a strong customer service background in a professional environment
Entrepreneurial qualities, such as trying innovative solutions, resiliency to change and recognizing what is most important to get done
Fosters teamwork. Provides welcoming, open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being.
Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more.
Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan – investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time – because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
Come grow with us! Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams.
We have many internal promotional growth opportunities – because we believe in growing together.
We believe in working hard and playing hard.
We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office.
Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts – it's like a VIP pass to fun.
Company
Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company)
Acadia Insurance specializes in commercial property casualty insurance. Our company began in 1992 insuring businesses in Maine.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Simone Grimes, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Rich, CPCU
Senior Vice President & Chief Claims Officer
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