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    AVP, Underwriting - New York, NY, United States - Berkley Professional Liability

    Berkley Professional Liability
    Berkley Professional Liability New York, NY, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Berkley Professional was founded in October 2008 as an operating unit of W.

    Berkley Corporation, one of the nation's premier commercial property casualty insurance providers, by a team of management liability professionals with a combined total of over fifty years of experience in insurance and financial services.

    Backed by superior financial strength, Berkley Professional brings fresh capacity, underwriting acumen, claims handling expertise, and extensive relationships with insureds and brokers to the management liability marketplace.

    We provide customized coverage solutions with fairness, responsibility and superior claims servicing.

    This growth includes the addition of a dedicated Financial Institutions team as well as an experienced group of Transactional Liability underwriters furthering Berkley Professional's capabilities.

    The AVP, Underwriting develops and maintains relationships with key brokers in the Region that allow him/her to analyze existing and prospective accounts in the Financial Services and Real Estate Sectors who are seeking Directors and Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and various FI Professional liability coverages such as Investment Management, Bankers Professional and Insurance Company Professional insurance coverage.

    Preparing thorough underwriting work-ups that contain a detailed financial analysis, claims/legal history, and a review of significant recent corporate events for each new business and renewal account.

    Communicating with brokers during the renewal process to ascertain the client's renewal expectations and on new business accounts to find the best opportunity for successfully winning the business.

    Participating in client meetings designed to address each account's risk factors and mitigation approach.
    Working with senior managers to rate and price new/renewal accounts and draft all quote/binder letters and issue the policy.
    Maintaining the underwriting files on all in-force and lost/declined accounts.
    Coordinating with Senior Management team, Claim, Legal, Regulatory, Finance, Actuarial, and Reinsurance functions in support of the business segment.
    Accurately forecasting and managing to the business planSupporting branding and awareness efforts through trade and industry association events and sponsorship


    7+ years of progressive experience underwriting financial institutions D&O and Professional liabilityIndustry designations such as RPLU idealFluent in policy terms/conditions and how changes to the basic terms/conditions can change the assumed risk.

    Financial literacy - analyze income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement in order to identify risk factors.
    Strong analytical skillset and ability to manage multiple projects and business processesOrganized, detail oriented and flexible. Working knowledge of PCs and other software programs including Microsoft Word and ExcelEducationBA/BS degree in a related course of study

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

    • Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plansThe 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;
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