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Kalepa Insurance Services, LLC

Executive Underwriter

Kalepa Insurance Services, LLC, Berkley, Michigan, United States, 48072


Executive Underwriter

Location Name

VA, Glen Allen - 4820 Lake Brook - Suite 300

ID

2024-11014

Date Posted

3 days ago (8/22/2024 10:30 AM)

Company

Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group

Primary Location

US-VA-Glen Allen

Category

Underwriting

Company Details

Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500.W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. Berkley’s competitive advantage lies in its long-term strategy of decentralized operations.Berkley Mid-Atlantic Insurance Group works with a small and select number of appointed agents to deliver customized coverage for our clients’ unique insurance needs. We focus on small and middle market commercial accounts within the Service, Manufacturing, Retail, Construction, Wholesale, Finance, and Real Estate industries.Company URL:

https://www.wrbmag.com/The company is an equal opportunity employer.Responsibilities

Our Berkley Mid-Atlantic

Executive Sales Underwriter

maintains responsibility for underwriting, including growth and profitability, for an individual book of business while also maintaining the sales and territory management functions for that same book of business.Detailed Areas of FocusUnderwriting

Demonstrate broad knowledge of the business, the marketplace, and the company’s overall goals.Act as a referral source, within assigned authority, on coverage and pricing.Achieve profitable growth through effective use of underwriting and business skills.Gather and analyze information to determine risk acceptability.Identify critical exposures, trends, and opportunities and develop strategies to address them.Assess rate adequacy relative to exposure.Demonstrate advanced selling skills.

Territory Management

Development of territory game plan and overall strategy.Agency reviews (at least quarterly).Organize incentives (monetary or events).Facilitate profit sharing delivery.

Agency Management

Profit sharing updates throughout the year.Progress reports to plan and monitor joint business plan.Schedule virtual and in-person visits with a pre-call agenda.

Marketing

Communication of target appetite.Distribute tailored marketing messages to the agency.Facilitate leads and marketing to agents and/or producers.

Resolution of Issues

Product, Billing, Pricing, Relationship, Service, Claims, and Automation issues.

Internal Partnering

Provide competitor/market intel for product development.Collaborate with Sales Peers across the Berkley family of companies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience and training. Advanced professional insurance designations (CPCU, CIC, etc.) preferred.7+ years of commercial lines sales and underwriting experience.Strong interpersonal relationship skills and effective communication skills.Strong technical acumen in commercial insurance sales and underwriting.Advanced proficiency in agency prospecting and planning.Advanced written and verbal communication skills.Self-motivated and able to work independently.Working knowledge and familiarity with assigned territory.Ability to travel extensively including overnight travel.Valid driver’s license for travel.Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by various factors.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

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