Sr. Underwriter

Company Details

 

 

At Berkley Entertainment, our team’s industry experience and collaborative approach leads to great client solutions — and this is by design. We are here to assist with customizing products and services that are tailored to respond to each client’s unique exposures.

 

Our business model is focused on you and providing peace of mind — the way we operate, the team we have built, current and planned future products, and the way we interact with clients — will meet or exceed your expectations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Entertainment Underwriter has responsibility for new and renewal business for his/her own book of business.  The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with specific Entertainment brokers in multiple regions of the country.  Lines of business include entertainment packages, property, inland marine, general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers' compensation. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.

 

• Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals.
• Essential skills include collaborating/innovating with underwriters, operations, claims, loss control, marketing, regulatory and senior management.
• Must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, clients and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Entertainment multi-line package including Film and Television underwriting is preferred.
• Strong sales and marketing skills are critical; able to position accounts and close deals.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
• Teamwork, communication, innovation and negotiation skills required. Candidate will need a solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected.
• The ability to be creative and adaptable in a changing business environment.
• Ability to mentor less experienced team members.
• Must consistently demonstrate the WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors
• The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

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. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Requirements

Normally engages in typical office or administrative work with occasional travel via personal or public conveyance. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (business office with computers and printers). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be seated for sustained periods of time; use fingers to pick up, pinch, twist, or keyboard; express themselves by speaking includes conveying detailed or important spoken information accurately; distinguish sounds at normal levels (with or without correction); be able to receive detailed information orally; and move wrists, hands and/or fingers repetitively. The employee is occasionally required to move about on foot to accomplish tasks; extend their hands/arms in any direction; raise or lower objects or move objects from place to place; hold onto objects with their fingers/palms; and operate a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift or exert force up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role