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Senior Entertainment Underwriter

Berkley

Skills

Required

  • entertainment
  • multi-line packages
  • Flim
  • new business development
  • negotiate on all levels
  • risk analysis

Preferred

  • E&S

We are here to assist with customizing products and services that are tailored to respond to each client’s unique exposures.

Entertainment Underwriter manages a diverse book of business, driving profitable growth across multiple regions. The position will work closely with entertainment-focused brokers to deliver customized insurance solutions across a range of lines including property, inland marine, general liability, automobile, umbrella, and workers' compensation. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with strong underwriting acumen and a passion for the entertainment industry.

About Berkley

  • Company Details At Berkley Entertainment, we have over 25 years of underwriting risks in Entertainment & Sports.
  • Our one focus is entertainment insurance.
  • We bring our decades of entertainment experience together to go beyond the basics, providing crafted coverage solutions to protect our clients.
  • Our team’s industry experience and collaborative approach leads to great client solutions — and this is by design.

Responsibilities

  • Berkley Entertainment is seeking an experienced Senior Entertainment Underwriter to join their team.
  • It can also be remote for a highly qualified candidate.
  • We are open to local candidates who have not underwritten entertainment risks but who have 5+ years of commerical underwriting experience (E&S is a plus) and who are willing to be in the office 3-4 days a week.
  • Develop and negotiate pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with underwriting, operations, claims, loss control, marketing, regulatory, and senior leadership teams.
  • Implement and manage strategic pricing and rate plans to drive profitability, growth, and successful producer relations Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with producers, clients, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience, in entertainment multi-line packages including Flim and Television or commercial lines underwriting if located within commuting distance to Irving TX.
  • Strong sales and marketing capabilities with a track record of closing deals.
  • Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.
  • Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
  • Solid background in risk analysis and experience with complex accounts.
  • Possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and partner effectively with an Underwriting Assistant.
  • Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies.
  • Adaptability and creativity in a dynamic business environment.
  • Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Pay

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.

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.

This role is located in their Irving, TX office on a hybrid schedule.

Additional Company Details The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.