Sr. Underwriter

Company Details

 

 

Berkley North Pacific is a regional insurance company that offers niche products and specialized coverages through local independent agency partners. We differentiate ourselves in the marketplace with our customer-obsessed approach that exceeds timeliness and responsiveness expectations.  With local leadership, conversational underwriting, and responsive claims services, we truly are relationship driven.  Our mission is to provide financial protection to our customers by offering premier insurance solutions, products, and services through our select independent agents. BNP is a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® company. While we are regionally focused, we have the security and financial backing of one of the largest commercial lines’ writers in the United States.

 

In 2023, BNP was named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.  #LI-AV1

#LI-REMOTE

This position can either be fully remote for those residing in WA, OR, UT, or MT state or based in our Meridian, ID office which offers a hybrid work schedule.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

 

Responsibilities

As a Senior Underwriter, you'll directly impact the company’s growth and profitability goals within an assigned territory and book of business. You'll underwrite commercial property and casualty accounts by determining risk acceptability and pricing in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within established authority level.  You'll have the autonomy to manage a  book of business in a fast-paced environment and serve as the point of contact for assigned agencies and will be responsible for the agency relationship.  

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

 

We'll trust you to:

• Act with autonomy to manage a book of business; make decisions within authority level consistently achieving company strategies and goals.
• Assess new Agribusiness insurance risks and determines accurate classification of business, policy contract forms and pricing of risk.   
• Review renewal accounts for acceptability by examining business operations, classification, contract forms and loss activity.   Determine price in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and within authority level.  Review endorsement requests and takes appropriate action. 
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and information to meet quality review standards.
• Partner with agents - provide agency training sessions, employ negotiation skills and deep product knowledge to meet the needs of the customer
• Travel within assigned territory to meet with agents to develop, expand and enhance agency relationships to promote profitability and growth of new business and the retention of existing business.  
• Leverage agent relationships to drive new business opportunities; continually prospect for new opportunities through pipeline development.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams: claims, risk management and other underwriting team members as needed to ensure prompt and professional underwriting service is provided.
• Identify, innovate, and suggest new procedures, and opportunities to streamline department processes and workflows.

 

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university; or more than five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships; and travel on a regular basis, including overnight.
• Thrive in a highly competitive and results-driven environment
• Effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Communicate with a high level of professionalism with internal and external customers
• Ability to work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities

What makes you stand out:

• Advanced insurance education desired, i.e., CPCU, AAI, CIC
• Ability to represent Berkley North Pacific to external customers in a positive and effective manner
• Familiarity with agricultural operations and corresponding insurance products

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 which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $100,000 – $125,000 • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. 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