Casualty Underwriter

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by Berkley
Glen Allen, VA
Insurance
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Company Details:

Verus Specialty Insurance is an Excess and Surplus Lines provider writing business countrywide, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporate (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States.  The resources and strength of a Fortune 500 company back us and we operate with the flexibility and closeness of a small underwriting company.  As such, Verus Specialty Insurance operates through a group of wholesale producers nationwide.  

Our leadership encourages a culture that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We believe our strength comes from building an exceptional team that embraces collaboration, growth and ownership. If you share our vision and want to work for an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business. Works within limited authority on assignments utilizing underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.

Skill and knowledge of broker/agency management and relationship building

Expected to maintain and develop broker relationships

Track record of uncovering, researching and putting together new product line opportunities by applying appropriate underwriting strategies and standards to qualify risk acceptability.

Ability to work effectively and within an assigned level of underwriting authority.

Experience planning, orchestrating, and leading highly effective broker meetings.

Negotiates standard coverage issues, closes sale, and gauges customer satisfaction

Ability to meet or exceed designated LOB production metrics

Strong technical knowledge regarding underwriting, coverage and pricing within a particular product line

Proven ability to build and maintain strong productive relationships with individual brokers

Provide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external clients

Ability to identify and call appropriate attention to broker performance issues

Understanding of pricing and risk selection criteria

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Resourceful, analytical, with the ability to execute tasks through to resolution

Strong oral/written communication skills with a positive attitude

Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in fast-paced team environment

A focus on delivering exceptional customer service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

High sense of urgency and need to identify and resolve issues

Ability to travel, as needed

Computer literate including use of Word, Excel and various project management tools

College degree or equivalent work experience with demonstrated involvement in insurance industry education. RPLU designation a plus.

Working knowledge of and contacts within the wholesale agency distribution system strongly preferred.

Additional Company Details:

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details:

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Reference: 203861221

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Casualty Underwriter

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 by Berkley

Glen Allen, VA
Insurance
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Company Details:

Verus Specialty Insurance is an Excess and Surplus Lines provider writing business countrywide, a member of W.R. Berkley Corporate (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States.  The resources and strength of a Fortune 500 company back us and we operate with the flexibility and closeness of a small underwriting company.  As such, Verus Specialty Insurance operates through a group of wholesale producers nationwide.  

Our leadership encourages a culture that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We believe our strength comes from building an exceptional team that embraces collaboration, growth and ownership. If you share our vision and want to work for an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you!

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

Under broad supervision, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business. Works within limited authority on assignments utilizing underwriting policies and guidelines, rating manual rules and insurance laws and regulations.

Skill and knowledge of broker/agency management and relationship building

Expected to maintain and develop broker relationships

Track record of uncovering, researching and putting together new product line opportunities by applying appropriate underwriting strategies and standards to qualify risk acceptability.

Ability to work effectively and within an assigned level of underwriting authority.

Experience planning, orchestrating, and leading highly effective broker meetings.

Negotiates standard coverage issues, closes sale, and gauges customer satisfaction

Ability to meet or exceed designated LOB production metrics

Strong technical knowledge regarding underwriting, coverage and pricing within a particular product line

Proven ability to build and maintain strong productive relationships with individual brokers

Provide timely, courteous and efficient service to all internal and external clients

Ability to identify and call appropriate attention to broker performance issues

Understanding of pricing and risk selection criteria

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Resourceful, analytical, with the ability to execute tasks through to resolution

Strong oral/written communication skills with a positive attitude

Detail-oriented with initiative and ability to work in fast-paced team environment

A focus on delivering exceptional customer service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

High sense of urgency and need to identify and resolve issues

Ability to travel, as needed

Computer literate including use of Word, Excel and various project management tools

College degree or equivalent work experience with demonstrated involvement in insurance industry education. RPLU designation a plus.

Working knowledge of and contacts within the wholesale agency distribution system strongly preferred.

Additional Company Details:

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details:

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Reference: 203861221

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