Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) · 4 hours ago
Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expW. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit, Berkley Edge, which focuses on solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks. The Executive Underwriter will drive profitable growth within the Excess Casualty portfolio, manage a book of business, and provide technical expertise while collaborating with brokers and underwriting staff.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Underwrite and manage a profitable excess casualty book across contractors, habitational, hospitality, products, and other exposures
Build and maintain strong broker relationships; act as the primary resource for appetite, service, and issue resolution
Analyze risk, pricing adequacy, market trends, and emerging hazards to inform underwriting decisions
Recommend coverage enhancements, contribute to product development, and support operational and strategic improvements
Mentor and develop underwriting staff; act as a referral point for coverage and pricing
Collaborate across claims, product, and leadership teams to ensure alignment with company strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Risk Management preferred)
10+ years Excess Casualty underwriting experience, including E&S and wholesale brokerage distribution
Experience with primary and excess casualty required
Ability to manage complex assignments in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment
Preferred
Professional designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan
Robust benefits package for full time regular employees
Company
Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company)
Innovative insurance solutions for complex casualty and professional liability risks.
Founded in 2025
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase