Underwriter at Berkley

Company Details:

 

Berkley One

is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

 

Why Join Us?
At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

 

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.

 

This position can be based in our downtown Midtown NYC, Chicago or Morristown, NJ office which offers a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

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The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Responsibilities:

As a Personal Lines Underwriter, you'll be part of a dynamic team servicing high net worth clients. This is an ideal role for a relationship-builder with a sharp underwriting mind and a passion for innovation who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. In our rapidly growing environment, new business is the focus of the underwriter’s day at Berkley One; you will use your excellent experience and decision-making skills to seek the most profitable business.  We'll trust you to protect our portfolio by collaborating with risk management to identify and recommend solutions that ultimately make the risk better than when it started.  

 

Your voice matters and your ideas can make a big impact! This is more than just a transactional role — it’s an opportunity to grow your career, build deep broker relationships, and help shape a best-in-class underwriting culture.  

 

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 count on you to:

• Innovate with the team and larger organization to effect the changes you want to see whether it be in the day to day or larger organization priorities
• Partner with a designated group of agents with focus on individuals and creating Berkley One champions by building strong relationships, coaching on new business solutions, and taking time to understand what’s most important to the agent and client
• Consult and help agents understand our appetite and apply that knowledge to risk selection
• Utilize our cutting-edge technology tools that help you monitor the quality of your book of business and use the knowledge in your individual decisions
• Collaborate with Distribution and Marketing colleagues to co-create plans that drive the business

Qualifications:

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5+ years of high net worth personal lines underwriting experience
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a communication style flexible to the situation, and able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
• Flexibility to work an alternate work schedule including coverage for West Coast customers
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight travel
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products

What makes you stand out:

• A strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Natural curiosity, a love of learning how things work and always on the lookout for innovative improvements
• Calm under pressure; you have excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks; you are comfortable challenging norms while working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• A strong customer service bias

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 including:• Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $155,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plansThe 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 Apply Now