W. R. Berkley Corporation

Senior Underwriter – Allied Healthcare

W. R. Berkley Corporation  •  Glen Allen, VA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Details

Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business. Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Executive / Senior Underwriter – Allied Healthcare Excess

Are you a seasoned underwriting professional with deep expertise in Allied Healthcare Excess liability? We’re looking for a high-performing Executive/Senior Underwriter to join our team and play a critical role in driving profitable growth and strengthening broker partnerships.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage and grow a profitable book of Allied Healthcare Excess business
  • Underwrite complex primary and excess risks across E&S lines
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers
  • Serve as a technical expert on coverage, pricing, and underwriting strategy
  • Lead underwriting activities including new business, renewals, and pricing
  • Identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities to enhance portfolio performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (claims, product, leadership) to inform decisions
  • Mentor and coach junior underwriters and contribute to team development

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of Allied Healthcare liability underwriting experience
  • Strong background in Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines and wholesale distribution
  • Expertise in Allied Healthcare Excess business
  • Proven ability to drive profitable growth and broker engagement
  • Advanced selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills
  • Leadership experience with a passion for mentoring others

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree (Risk Management preferred)
  • CPCU, ASLI, AU, or similar designations

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party 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

W. R. Berkley Corporation

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance. Each of the Berkley companies, or operating units, within Berkley participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about an industry, product or territory.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Greenwich, CT
Year Founded
1967
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