Berkley Edge (a Berkley Company) · 16 hours ago
Senior Underwriter - Small Business
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expW. R. Berkley Corporation is establishing a new operating unit, Berkley Edge, which focuses on providing solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks in small to mid-sized businesses. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for driving profitable growth, overseeing new business and renewals, and serving as a technical expert for brokers and internal teams.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Underwrite and manage a profitable book of small business, including contractors, products risks, and OL&T risks
Analyze risk, assess rate adequacy, and develop pricing proposals
Lead broker relationships, market appetite, and drive profitable growth
Serve as a technical referral source on coverage, pricing, and emerging hazards
Mentor and train less experienced underwriters
Collaborate with claims to incorporate trends into underwriting strategies
Recommend product and coverage enhancements to address market needs
Identify critical exposures, trends, and opportunities within assigned segments
Support development and implementation of underwriting policies and best practices
Influence, negotiate, and guide brokers on complex coverage issues
Contribute to operational and strategic planning initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Risk Management preferred)
Minimum 5 years of Small Business underwriting experience
Strong background in Excess & Surplus Lines and wholesale brokerage distribution
Experience writing primary commercial general liability is required
Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and evolving environment
Preferred
Professional designations (CPCU, RPLU, ASLI, AU, AINS) 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