Berkley Industrial Comp provides best in class workers’ compensation insurance solutions to high hazard industries. BIN’s mission is to provide an unparalleled customer experience within the high hazard workers’ compensation market. BIN achieves its mission by focusing on the following core values:
Integrity – character without compromiseAgility – flexible and collaborativeExpertise – knowledge and skillIngenuity – solution and future focused
Tenacity – responsiveness with a high degree of determination
https://www.berkindcomp.com/
ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for an enthusiastic Territory Underwriter who thrives on a collaborative, relationship driven underwriting approach to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to achieving and exceeding the regions’ profitability goals through proper risk selection and account management. This individual will collaborate with Business Development to create and foster agency relationships in the Assigned Territory. This job is a work from home position with significant over the road travel, up to 25% of the time. A willingness to meet and travel to agencies is key to this role.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
Underwrites all new business and renewal risks for designated geographic regionManages a book of business between $15 - $20 millionDevelops and maintains relationships with agencies within a key geographic regionWorks to achieve/exceed planned accident year loss ratio, rate change, renewal retention and inforce premium goalsDocuments, analyzes and offers decisions with appropriate detail within underwriting authority levelsTakes initiative to recommend potential improvements in underwriting principles, techniques or appetiteComplies with insurance filings and regulatory requirementsSupports the company’s business development strategies through exceptional responsiveness and communication, agency visits, and point-of-sale presentations if/when necessaryDemonstrates a working knowledge of our appetite and accurately conveys message to the agency plant; monitors and manages agency hit ratio metrics, new business volume, and overall profitabilityUtilizes Berkley Industrial’s internal tools to track book performance, ensuring new business target production volume is met throughout the termEstablishes a knowledge base of agency needs, staff, target markets, and contracted insurers, documents agency visitsPerforms agency evaluations and works with Business Development to create and ensure agency goals are being met Qualifications Bachelor’s degreeCPCU, CIC, or AU designation preferredStrong background in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel5 or more years of workers compensation underwriting experience with a focus in higher hazard industries, such as construction and heavy manufacturing3-5 years of marketing experience working with independent agentsStrong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skillsExceptional communication skills both oral and written are essentialSelf-motivated and results orientedStrong managerial skills with the ability to work independently and as a team memberCapable of working with internal and external teams and partnersSuperior customer service skillsExcellent vendor management skillsAbility to remain positive and calm in times of stressAbility to successfully engage and manage an assortment of personalities, work and communication styles, and be a preferred business partner to our agency plantDemonstrated ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and adapt to changing priorities as needed 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 Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.