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Chief Underwriting Officer (EVP, SVP, VP)W.R. Berkley • Old Greenwich, CT, United States
Chief Underwriting Officer (EVP, SVP, VP)

Chief Underwriting Officer (EVP, SVP, VP)

W.R. Berkley • Old Greenwich, CT, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO)

The Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) reports directly to the President/CEO of a W. R. Berkley Operating Unit (various locations) and is a key member of the executive leadership team for that business. The CUO is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the underwriting discipline to ensure profitable growth. In collaboration with other departments, this role will be responsible for developing and executing the Operating Units underwriting strategy, with the goal of maximizing shareholder value and risk-adjusted returns. Key functions include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the development and management of all aspects of underwriting strategy, aligning with the overall strategic plan, and translating the strategy into clear underwriting guidelines and limits of authority.
  • Establish underwriting authority levels and referral processes that both streamline decision-making and ensure underwriting excellence.
  • Develop pricing and underwriting strategies to attain and improve profitable growth.
  • Develop an efficient set of processes that deliver creative, customized underwriting and risk management solutions while meeting the expectations of our partners.
  • Set strategic process for identifying, evaluating and managing emerging risks.
  • Develop and manage both internal and external relationships in a way that strengthens trust in the business partnership.
  • Manage the portfolio to reflect an appropriate balance between segments and diversification of line of business.
  • Devise strategies and protocols to grow profitably during all market cycles.
  • Establish policies and direct the analysis of information to support the development of products, services, and/or new programs (i.e., research and identify target businesses, competitor information, analyze industry and economic factors, etc.)
  • Lead, direct, and has management accountability for corporate underwriting team with emphasis on building organizational capability, talent management, and promoting a culture of superior portfolio management and product underwriting.
  • Assist in the maintenance of forms and rate filings for specific segments of business.
  • Development, implementation, and maintenance of authority statements. Drafting of authority for other department managers and any relevant relationships.
  • Lead for internal underwriting audit.
  • Responsible for underwriting document filings, accuracy of data entries to systems and contract integrity for accounts underwritten.
  • Meet as needed with the Senior Leadership Team and President to analyze, recommend, and report on the progress of objectives.
  • Provide the leadership mentoring and guidance necessary to build and sustain a high performing workforce.
  • Anticipate and plan for the future, with the capacity to collaborate with other senior management team members in a way that fosters innovation.

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