Casualty Underwriter

Company: W. R. Berkley Corporation
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Company Details
What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.
Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. - We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. - As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 - Company and one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners. -
Unlock your insure-ability.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Casualty Underwriter will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal Casualty business. Role can be remote for candidates with adequate level of underwriting experience.

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• Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
  
• Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
  
• Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
  
• Act as referral authority for Associate Underwriters.
  
• Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
  
• Management and development of new business and broker relationships.
  
• Coordinate strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
  
• Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
  
• Remains current on product releases as it pertains to Casualty.
  
• Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree required.
    
  • Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience.
    
  • Technical knowledge of casualty lines of coverage.
    
  • Applicable coursework toward attainment of a CPCU designation desired.
    
  • Strong organization skills.
    
  • Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    
  • Technical proficiency is required.
    
  • Ability to travel, as needed.
    
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    Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $125,000 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. Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

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