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2025 Business Insurance Best Places to Work winner, Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer. 

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.  #LI-LD1 #LI-HYBRID

This position will be based in our Irving, TX office.

We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so. 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

The Executive Production Underwriter is our most senior individual-contributor underwriting role, responsible for driving profitable new business production, managing, and growing an assigned book of business. This role evaluates the acceptability of individual risks and determines terms, conditions, forms, and pricing to achieve company profit objectives, while ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines and operating within delegated authority and applicable reinsurance parameters. 

The Executive Production Underwriter will maintain a consistent, field-forward presence with assigned agency partners through regular in-person and virtual engagement, prioritizing high-value opportunities, key renewals, and targeted growth initiatives. They will serve as a primary face of Berkley Southwest with assigned agencies, in close partnership with the Distribution Consultant, who provides aligned relationships and sales support. 

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:

• Maintain a consistent, field-forward presence with assigned agency partners through regular in-person and virtual engagement, prioritizing high-value opportunities, key renewals, and targeted growth initiatives.
• Underwrite and quote new business by reviewing submissions for acceptability, requesting additional information as needed, and accepting or rejecting risks in conformance with company guidelines.
• Determine pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structure consistent with profitability objectives, underwriting authority, and applicable reinsurance parameters; refer risks exceeding authority per escalation protocols.
• Provide clear, timely underwriting decisions and documentation aligned to underwriting process and file standards.
• Serve as a visible, credible representative of Berkley Southwest with assigned agency partners, driving profitable growth through disciplined underwriting and relationship leadership.
• Develop productive and profitable relationships with agents/brokers and support consistent communication aligned to company appetite and guidelines.
• Partner closely with the Distribution Consultant to align agency business plans, coordinate pipeline activity, and ensure a unified approach to agency engagement and communication.
• Underwrite key renewal business by reviewing insured file, agency experience, loss history, loss control surveys, motor vehicle reports, and prior carrier loss experience to support profitable retention decisions.
• Participate in agency pipeline reviews focused on significant submissions and larger upcoming renewals, coordinating communication plans and internal actions in partnership with the Distribution Consultant and Assistant Underwriter as appropriate.
• Provide feedback to underwriting leadership regarding market conditions, agent insights, coverage needs, and product/pricing opportunities to support underwriting strategy and improvement.
• Serve in a mentorship capacity by providing guidance to less experienced underwriters and supporting training/onboarding initiatives as directed.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in insurance or related field and/or five (5) years minimum commercial lines underwriting and marketing experience or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a profitable commercial lines book of business.
• Demonstrates advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex risks, synthesize relevant data, and formulate sound, evidence-based underwriting decisions
• Skilled in interpreting business publications, industry journals, technical documentation, and regulatory guidelines to inform underwriting strategy and compliance. 
• Proficient in drafting clear, concise reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation supporting operational and strategic objectives. 
• Communicates effectively in both individual and group settings; able to present information and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Applies strong quantitative acumen to accurately calculate financial metrics including premiums, commissions and loss ratios. 
• Demonstrates mastery of underwriting process, compliance, and documentation expectations, strict adherence to authority and file documentation guidelines.
• Demonstrates strong relationship management and sales acumen, including the ability to articulate product value, negotiate effectively, and build durable agency partnerships. 
• Consistently exhibits a professional, approachable demeanor that fosters trust and collaboration with colleagues, agency contacts, and business partners.
• Exemplifies WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors; serves as a role model for excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively supports and promotes the company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.