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W. R. Berkley Corporation · 5 hours ago

Director, Corporate Underwriting Specialist

Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

W. R. Berkley Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company that provides local underwriting and risk services. They are seeking a Director, Corporate Underwriting Specialist to guide and support regional offices in achieving growth and profitability objectives while developing underwriting guidelines and monitoring quality.

Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceProfessional ServicesProperty Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides underwriting guidance that demonstrates an effective balancing of corporate profit and production objectives

Develops and implements underwriting guidelines; monitors underwriting quality to ensure proper execution of underwriting guidelines and underwriting appetite, and potential new program opportunities

Monitors product, class, state, and Profit Center performance for assigned areas of responsibility

Conducts portfolio reviews to identify loss drivers, makes recommendations to improve underwriting quality

Works in conjunction with actuarial staff, systems, and Corporate Underwriting Directors to develop/revise proprietary forms; reviews and completes necessary Rate, Rules, Forms and State filings

Collaborates with Corporate Underwriting Directors and underwriters on referral accounts

Develops and conducts regular training sessions designed to increase technical proficiency of underwriting staff

Promotes consistency and quality of underwriting performance through the execution of the BSIG Quality Control Program and Profit Center audits. Consults with Underwriting Leadership concerning changes to Underwriter authority based on quality review information and assessment of Underwriter technical knowledge

Keeps abreast of industry developments, including participation in appropriate industry meetings, seminars, and education sessions

Understands BSIG’s business and the factors that affect its success

Other underwriting related projects as assigned

Qualification

Commercial Lines InsuranceTechnical Underwriting SkillsCPCUCIC designationProperty UnderwritingGeneral Liability UnderwritingAutomobile UnderwritingWorker’s Compensation UnderwritingUmbrella UnderwritingAnalytical SkillsAction OrientedCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Five or more years of progressive Commercial Lines Insurance experience, demonstrating a high level of technical underwriting skills

Casualty and/or Property underwriting experience including the following lines of business; Property, General Liability, Automobile, Worker's Compensation and Umbrella

Demonstrates the ability to analyze a variety of situations effectively and to present logical solutions to problems

Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to deal with all levels of staff and management

Demonstrates organizational skills necessary to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Solid knowledge of insurance products/coverage, market segments and marketplace

Action oriented with a strong drive to achieve results