Director, Executive Underwriter
Apply NowCompany: Berkley
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Company Details
What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.
Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.
Unlock your insure-ability. Learn more about Careers at Admiral Insurance Group.
See what it's like to work in Admiral's Underwriting department.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The role of the Director, Executive Underwriter - Production is to provide superior business development and marketing strategies for their book of business, managing to produce and retain key accounts, and maintain an acceptable profit by keeping abreast of market trends. In addition, as a proven expert, the Director, Executive Underwriter will also support to the business as it pertains to participating in speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and industry forums as necessary.
Qualifications
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Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting 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
What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.
Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance. We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge. As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners.
Unlock your insure-ability. Learn more about Careers at Admiral Insurance Group.
See what it's like to work in Admiral's Underwriting department.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The role of the Director, Executive Underwriter - Production is to provide superior business development and marketing strategies for their book of business, managing to produce and retain key accounts, and maintain an acceptable profit by keeping abreast of market trends. In addition, as a proven expert, the Director, Executive Underwriter will also support to the business as it pertains to participating in speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and industry forums as necessary.
- Production and underwriting of new and renewal accounts.
- Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
- Maintains an acceptable underwriting profit.
- Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
- Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
- Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
- Remains current on product releases as it pertains to LOB.
- Management and development of business and broker relationships new to the organization.
- Responsible for the overall management, business development, analysis and monitoring of their book of business.
- Stays abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.
- Functions as referral authority for Associate Underwriters and Underwriters.
- Leverage skills and expertise outside of desk responsibilities, including participation in marketing/public speaking events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Coursework toward applicable designation (including but not limited to CPCU, etc.) desired.
- Minimum of 15 years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
- Technical knowledge of surplus lines coverage.
- Broker Management and Marketing experience.
- Up to 30% travel.
#LI-FL1
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting 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