Construction Senior Underwriter, P&C

Company Details

Why Berkley?

Berkley Canada is a boutique Specialty and Accident, Health & Travel Insurer that delivers exceptional expertise and service to our broker partners and insureds. Our mission is to be the best for our employees, customers and shareholders. By being the best, we mean generating better experiences and better outcomes for these three stakeholders. In order to achieve this, our strategy is simple;

we find the industry expert in a line of business and empower them to better serve that specific niche. We encourage our team to think outside the box, be innovative and create new opportunities. Join us today!

Position Summary :

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step as a Construction Senior Property & Casualty (P&C) underwriter in today’s competitive marketplace. The position empowers the Construction Senior P&C Underwriter to deploy capital in accordance with Berkley’s underwriting appetite, continue to build and utilize your analytical and market-facing skills in a differentiated manner to create unique solutions for our broker and client base.

This position primarily focuses on Mid-Market Canadian Construction and / or Real Estate Development Companies in all regions of the country.

We are seeking a talented candidate with proven underwriting and / or broking experience in driving and scaling the following Construction P&C business :

• Contractors Operational Annual Commercial General Liability
• Project-Specific Wrap Up Liability
• Property Insurance
• Inland Marine solutions, including but not limited to :
  Contractors Equipment Floater Installation Floater Motor Truck Cargo Crime / Business Interruption Builders Risk / Course of Construction Risk

A strong track record in business development and production is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain broker relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive profitable new business across these specialized product lines.

• Underwrites new and renewal business submissions ensuring proper risk selection, endorsements and pricing while adhering to underwriting authority.
• Responsible for individual profitable growth and management of a portion of department premium, as assigned.
• Independently establishes and maintains effective relationships with Brokers and generates opportunities.
• Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions for proposed insurance contracts.
• Attends and actively engages in client meetings, comes prepared with well researched questions and communicates effectively with the client.
• Will take an active approach to off-cycle client-engagement to build Berkley Canada brand reputation
• Works with a sense of urgency and meets deadlines.
• Handles complex policy administration including manuscripts, and other custom requests. Works with legal and claims teams to ensure proper execution.
• Works both independently and collaboratively to assess risk.
• Adheres to all authority / underwriting guidelines.
• Performs file audits of individual risks for compliance with company guidelines and reinsurance conditions.
• Stays informed and up to date on any changes, trends, news, legal developments that may impact the Casualty product line.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Characteristics :

• Bachelors’ degree
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an underwriter dealing with complex accounts
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product specific knowledge for Property and Casualty lines
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• CIP / CRM or equivalent designation preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in creating and deploying Generative . Tools (. using Microsoft Co-Pilot) in the underwriting process is an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills as well as negotiation abilities
• Effective time management skills

Thank you for considering Berkley Canada!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.