AVP, Underwriting

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Job description

Company Details:

Berkley Product Protection ('BPP') is an operating unit of W.R. Berkley Corporation, one of America's largest commercial lines writers in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently re-branded Berkley Product Protection team (previously called Berkley Global Product Recall). The team consists of product recall and liability specialists and is focused on a sustainable recall offering and its expansion into admitted/non-admitted product liability. We are a collaborative, dedicated, knowledgeable teams and offer unique, tailored liability solutions to higher hazard, more difficult to insure, unique and unusual products-oriented accounts.

The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:
The Berkley Product Protection (BPP) AVP Underwriting - Recall is responsible for marketing, producing, pricing and underwriting product recall business on a profitable basis from brokers based in the U.S. in accordance with the company's underwriting guidelines.

This role can be located in our New York

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Sales and marketing of Contaminated Product and Product Recall products to new and existing brokers

Underwrite, structure and price profitable Contaminated Product and Product Recall business

Ensure wording on risks is appropriate

Develop and maintain good working relationships with Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Retained Consultants and Audit

Travel to industry events and broker meetings as necessary

Act as a Contaminated Product and Product Recall resource to BPP teammates and other functional areas

Keep current on emerging issues and trends in the contaminated product and product recall spheres

Proactively review new insurance offerings including wordings, proposal forms and endorsements

Peer review risks of other underwriters at BPP

Identify and develop BPP's relationships with brokers and promote the organization's capabilities in the sector

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree

Highly knowledgeable in both Contaminated Products and Product Recall insurance, with a minimum of 5-10 years experience in the class.

Strong technical and marketing expertise

Strong portfolio and risk management skills

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize

Demonstrated strong negotiation and problem solving skills

Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems

Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment

Good people management skills - ability to mentor team members and influence and optimize their performance across the business

Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, insureds and other departments.

Exemplifies superior teamwork

Self-starter/energetic

Ability to work within and promote a diverse and inclusive culture

Ability to travel 10-15%

Additional Company Details:
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external search firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

• Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $250,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing 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.

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