Business Development Underwriting Partner (Stamford) Job at Berkley One (a Berkley Company), Stamford, CT

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  • Berkley One (a Berkley Company)
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

Overview

Agency Experience Underwriting Partner role at Berkley One (a Berkley Company). Based in Stamford, CT with frequent travel; role requires familiarity with local insurance markets and strong agency partnerships.

Why Join Us

Join a forwardthinking team reimagining personal insurance, collaborating with professionals, using modern technology, and helping shape the future of the industry.

What We Value

  • A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
  • Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
  • Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

As an Agency Experience Underwriting Partner , youll be a key contributor to Berkley One, driving profitable growth through expert underwriting and strategic business development. The ideal candidate blends deep underwriting expertise with a passion for building and nurturing agency relationships, contributing to both financial success and brand presence.

Underwriting & Risk Evaluation

  • Underwrite new business daily, selecting and pricing risks aligned with profitability goals.
  • Collaborate with risk management to assess exposures and recommend solutions that enhance risk quality.
  • Utilize advanced underwriting tools and analytics to monitor portfolio performance and inform decisions.
  • Educate agents on Berkley Ones risk appetite and guide appropriate risk selection.

Business Development & Agency Management

  • Execute agency management strategies to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and agent/broker.
  • Identify and appoint new agent/broker partners; manage underperforming agents.
  • Lead agency business planning focused on new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of profitable target market opportunities in the territory.
  • Provide quote coaching and new business support to agency partners.
  • Track agency performance and adjust strategies to maximize revenue and brand impact.

Strategic Collaboration & Brand Building

  • Partner with Distribution and Marketing teams to codevelop growth strategies and enhance market presence.
  • Execute initiatives related to lead generation, networking, events, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
  • Build strong connections between agency partners and internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
  • Contribute to the development of distribution capabilities aligned with Berkley Ones strategic goals.
  • Gather and disseminate market intelligence, broker insights, and competitive analysis to inform broader organizational strategy.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for innovation in underwriting and business development practices.
  • Challenge norms and contribute to process optimization and organizational priorities.

Travel

  • Travel throughout the assigned territory is required, averaging 40% each week.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree (BA or BS) or equivalent professional experience
  • 35 years of successful agency management and underwriting experience in highnetworth personal lines
  • Exceptional communication skillsverbal and writtenwith the ability to adapt to diverse audiences
  • Strong customercentric mindset with empathy for insureds and agents
  • Highly organized, accountable, and composed under pressure
  • Collaborative and innovative, with natural curiosity and drive for continuous improvement
  • Techsavvy and proficient in underwriting tools and analytics
  • Able and willing to meet travel requirements

Other Details

Additional company details: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Benefits

  • Base Salary Range: $110k$130k
  • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and generous ProfitSharing plans

Location & Status

Stamford, CT area; Fulltime, salaried position. This role is based in the local area and involves frequent travel.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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