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E&S Business Development Underwriter

E&S Business Development Underwriter

W.R. BerkleyUrbandale, IA, US
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We're seeking a Territory Underwriter for IA & MN. This role drives profitable growth across Iowa and Minnesota, by underwriting new business, managing agency relationships, and identifying new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Agency Engagement : Build and strengthen agency relationships through education, outreach, and strategic collaboration.
  • Underwriting Excellence : Evaluate risks, set terms, and price policies within authority to meet profitability goals.
  • Performance Goals : Achieve targets for new business, rate changes, and underwriting quality.
  • Service Standards : Deliver timely quotes, endorsements, audits, and policy issuance with precision and consistency.
  • Risk Management : Review inspections, audits, and endorsements to ensure accurate coverage and premium adequacy.
  • Mentorship : Support and coach junior underwriters to build team capability.
  • Reinsurance Coordination : Assess facultative reinsurance needs and manage cession processes.

Qualifications :

  • Proven success in commercial P&C underwriting with 5+ years of experience; E&S and surplus lines expertise strongly preferred.
  • Skilled in working with independent agents and managing agency relationships.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficient in Windows-based tools (Word, Excel, Email); experienced in paperless environments and online underwriting platforms (e.g., SAGE, Silver Plume, Reference Connect).
  • This role requires regular travel within the assigned territoryup to 50%to support business needs, client engagement, and operational effectiveness. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and readiness to travel approximately 1-2 weeks per month. Travel requirements support making approximately 120 in-person agency visits annually, averaging around 10 visits per month.
  • Additional Company Details :

    The company is an equal opportunity employer. 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 which for this role include : Base Salary Range : $90,000 $115,000 Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 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.

    Sponsorship Details :

    Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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