Product Line Specialist

AVP, Product Line Manager

W. R. Berkley Corporation is a leading commercial lines insurer founded in 1967. The company has a global footprint with more than 50 businesses worldwide and specializes in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and monoline excess products. It is listed on the NYSE, a Fortune 500, and a S&P 500 company.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

• Provide product technical expertise for assigned property & casualty insurance lines of business, including underwriting, claims, legal, regulatory, and system implementation aspects.
• Serve as key point of contact for Operating Units regarding product development and filing requests leveraging existing General Risk Filings.
• Review insurance bureau changes and recommend actions to Operating Units.
• Coordinate product development, adoption, implementation, and modification efforts with EPSS Actuarial, EPSS Regulatory, and other stakeholders.
• Prioritize product change requests to maximize efficiencies.
• Deliver in‑depth overview of current product suite to new Operating Unit entrants.
• Assist with project initiation, planning, and execution for moderate to high complexity projects.
• Consult on jurisdictional regulatory issues and compliance methods.
• Conduct research, provide communication, and recommend direction to EPSS Staff and Operating Units.
• Lead periodic product/ rate reviews with EPSS Actuarial and EPSS Regulatory.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, changes, and company‑wide developments.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with EPSS Actuarial, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Technology Services, and internal personnel.
• Develop proficiency with Genesys System and produce business requirements for system implementations.
• Assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control initiatives, including testing responsibilities and investigation of system failures.
• Participate in corporate projects, assist in developing new policy administration systems, and develop end‑user tools to support Operating Units.
• Serve on WRBC committees and ad hoc user groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 15 years P&C insurance industry experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of proven underwriting or product experience in assigned lines of business.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with varied levels of personnel.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team‑based environment.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direction or oversight.
• Prior knowledge and experience in working with insurance company operating systems and related technology.
• Proficiency with Excel and various data manipulation software.
• Consistently demonstrate WRBC Core Competencies and Innovation Behaviors.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Industry Designations Preferred – CPCU, AU, ARM, etc.

Salary range – $130,000 to $190,000, dependent on experience and location. Berkley offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, and health reimbursement arrangement benefits. The company provides disability, 401(k)/profit sharing/employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, and paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays) and promotes work‑life balance through an employee assistance program and wellness program.