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Company Details
Berkley Aspire is an excess & surplus lines insurer of commercial risks unable to find a home in the standard markets. We are an operating unit of WR Berkley, a publicly traded (NYSE “WRB”) global insurer founded in 1967.
We make excess & surplus lines easy – easy for our distribution partners, easy for the businesses they represent, and easy to navigate. The lines of coverage we underwrite include general liability, property, and excess liability. Our model is different than our competitors – we do the premium billing and do not add interest/finance percentage, we offer enhanced commissions, and we handle the stamping, affidavit filings, and other behind-the-scenes paperwork.
Our company culture is entrepreneurial, employee-centric, and focused on sustainable growth. Aspire teammates work either remotely or on a hybrid schedule from offices in Scottsdale, Cincinnati, and Richmond. If you are looking for a company that offers room for advancement, great benefits, and positive vibes, then Aspire may be the place for you!
Benefit Highlights
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, onsite Wellness Center, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work schedule, and work-from-home options.
- Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, and stock purchase plans.
- Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, floating holiday, volunteer time.
- Opportunities for growth through conferences, tuition assistance, and internal promotions.
- Team building activities and Plum Benefits program with travel and entertainment discounts.
Responsibilities
Berkley Aspire seeks an experienced Executive Underwriter with strong commercial surplus lines experience. This role can be located in Scottsdale AZ, Glen Allen VA, West Chester OH, or remotely.
The role involves providing technical assistance, acting as a referral authority, mentor, and trainer, and supporting product development, underwriting audits, and corporate initiatives.
Specific Duties
- Handle account referrals outside of individual underwriter authority.
- Make sound risk and pricing decisions to drive profitable growth.
- Mentor and coach new and less experienced team members.
- Develop and facilitate technical training classes.
- Develop and communicate underwriting appetite.
- Refine Underwriting and Pricing Guidelines.
- Assist in new product development and enhancements.
- Participate in business planning and research projects.
- Lead underwriting quality control processes.
- Coordinate with Claims and Legal on forms and endorsements.
- Lead and participate in projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience, especially in surplus lines and general liability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate advanced insurance knowledge.
- Proven mentoring and training skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Additional Details
The company is an equal opportunity employer. Sponsorship is not offered for this role. Compensation is competitive and based on various factors including experience and location.