Acadia Insurance (a Berkley Company) · 16 hours ago
Executive Underwriter - Excess Casualty
FL, Clearwater
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAcadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, is establishing a new operating unit called Berkley Edge, which focuses on hard-to-place and distressed risks. They are seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter to manage a profitable Excess Casualty portfolio, provide technical expertise, and support their wholesale broker network.
Commercial InsuranceInsurance
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
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
Risk Management preferred
Professional designations (CPCU, ASLI, AU) preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan
Robust benefits package for full time regular employees
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
Recent News
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