Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors

berkley· Underwriting
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📍 Saint Petersburg, FL, USOTHER

About this role

Company Details

Berkley Edge offers solutions for hard-to-place and distressed risks for both professional and casualty lines of business.  Edge will focus on small to mid-sized risks through a wholesale only distribution model.

 

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.  Along the way, we have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, seen our revenue soar well past $10 billion, and become a well-respected Fortune 500 Company.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

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Responsibilities

Berkley Edge is seeking an experienced and production-oriented Senior/Executive Underwriter to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a high-performing underwriting professional with deep expertise in Manufacturers & Contractors, Excess & Surplus Lines, and Wholesale Brokerage Distribution.

 

As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for managing and growing a profitable book of business while serving as a trusted technical expert and partner to our broker network. You'll have the opportunity to influence underwriting strategy, mentor team members, and help drive continued growth within our E&S portfolio.

 

What You'll Do

  • Underwrite and manage a profitable Manufacturers & Contractors book of business
  • Evaluate new and renewal accounts, pricing, coverage, and risk acceptability
  • Develop strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners
  • Negotiate complex coverage issues and deliver creative solutions
  • Analyze emerging trends, claims activity, and market opportunities
  • Serve as a technical underwriting resource and mentor for colleagues
  • Drive profitable growth through strategic underwriting and business development initiatives

Qualifications

 

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years of Manufacturers & Contractors underwriting experience
  • Strong Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines background
  • Experience working within Wholesale Brokerage Distribution channels
  • Primary Liability underwriting experience (required)
  • Proven ability to build broker relationships and grow business profitably
  • CPCU, ASLI, AU, or other industry designations preferred

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Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this depending on the level could be: Base Salary Range: Senior Underwriter: 80K-138K Executive Underwriter: 114K-175K Eligible for bonus Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. 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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Responsibilities

Berkley Edge is seeking an experienced and production-oriented Senior/Executive Underwriter to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a high-performing underwriting professional with deep expertise in Manufacturers & Contractors, Excess & Surplus Lines, and Wholesale Brokerage Distribution.
 
As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for managing and growing a profitable book of business while serving as a trusted technical expert and partner to our broker network. You'll have the opportunity to influence underwriting strategy, mentor team members, and help drive continued growth within our E&S portfolio.
 
What You'll Do
- Underwrite and manage a profitable Manufacturers & Contractors book of business
- Evaluate new and renewal accounts, pricing, coverage, and risk acceptability
- Develop strong relationships with wholesale brokers and distribution partners
- Negotiate complex coverage issues and deliver creative solutions
- Analyze emerging trends, claims activity, and market opportunities
- Serve as a technical underwriting resource and mentor for colleagues
- Drive profitable growth through strategic underwriting and business development initiatives

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors position at berkley located?
This Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors role at berkley is based in Saint Petersburg, FL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors role at berkley full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors role in the Underwriting department at berkley.
Which team or department does the Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors at berkley belong to?
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When was the Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors job at berkley posted?
This Senior Underwriter, Manufacturer and Contractors position at berkley was posted on Jul 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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