VP, Chief Underwriting Officer

Inland Marine Executive

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters (BFM) was launched in 2013 and is a W.R. Berkley operating unit offering specialized underwriting expertise and products and claims management for Inland Marine lines of business. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Cincinnati and Dallas, BFM serves customers on a national basis with regions in the Mid Atlantic, Midwest, South and Western states.

Our culture is one that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We practice collaboration, ownership, critical thinking, and a professional growth mindset, along with being part of a larger team daily.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

As an Inland Marine Executive, you will report directly to the BFM President and be a key member of the senior leadership team. You will oversee the product to align with our strategy, have oversight of our operating unit portfolio from a macro view and develop standards and acumen to support our underwriters' efforts to grow profitably while maintaining underwriting compliance and excellence requirements. This role will liaise with the holding company as it relates to underwriting requirements. You will partner on strategic planning and overall management of the underwriting discipline to ensure profitable growth. In collaboration with other departments, this role will be responsible for development and successful alignment of BFM's underwriting strategy, with the goal of maximizing shareholder value and risk-adjusted returns.

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

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Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external 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.

Sponsorship Details

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