AVP, Underwriting

Company DetailsBerkley 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 team 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

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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 office.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Sales and marketing of Contaminated Product and Product Recall products to new and existing brokersUnderwrite, structure and price profitable Contaminated Product and Product Recall businessEnsure wording on risks is appropriateDevelop and maintain good working relationships with Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Retained Consultants and AuditTravel to industry events and broker meetings as necessaryAct as a Contaminated Product and Product Recall resource to BPP teammates and other functional areasKeep current on emerging issues and trends in the contaminated product and product recall spheresProactively review new insurance offerings including wordings, proposal forms and endorsementsPeer review risks of other underwriters at BPPIdentify and develop BPP’s relationships with brokers and promote the organization’s capabilities in the sectorQualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeHighly knowledgeable in both Contaminated Products and Product Recall insurance, with a minimum of 5-10 years experience in the class.Strong technical and marketing expertiseStrong portfolio and risk management skillsStrong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailGood organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritizeDemonstrated strong negotiation and problem solving skillsStrong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systemsAbility to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgmentGood people management skills – ability to mentor team members and influence and optimize their performance across the businessStrong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both verbally and in writingDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with brokers, agents, insureds and other departments.Exemplifies superior teamworkSelf-starter/energeticAbility to work within and promote a diverse and inclusive cultureAbility 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, 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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