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Sr. Underwriter
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Company Details
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG) is a property and casualty insurance provider serving the Mid-Atlantic. We are a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the largest commercial lines property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States. With the resources of a large Fortune 500® corporation and the ability to operate with the closeness and flexibility of a small company, we exclusively work with select independent agents to insure the future of business.
Our culture is one that empowers employees to question the status quo and seek innovative ways to continue to exceed the expectations of our customers. We practice collaboration, creativity, and teamwork on a daily basis, with a commitment to innovation and high performance.
The AVP of Marketing and Distribution will be a direct report of the President/CEO and a key member of the Berkley Mid-Atlantic executive leadership team. The Marketing leader is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the marketing and distribution disciplines to ensure profitable growth. In collaboration with other departments, this role will be responsible for developing and executing Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group’s marketing strategy, with the goal of maximizing shareholder value and risk-adjusted returns.
Company URL: https://www.wrbmag.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Senior Underwriter builds dynamic relationships, maintains a strong distribution channel, drives written premium growth, and maximizes renewal retention while delivering a high degree of customer satisfaction within our footprint of Independent Agencies.
Key functions will include but are not limited to:
- Strengthens relationships and educates agents within agency plant to maximize opportunities and achieve profitable growth.
- Achieves new business premium, renewal premium retention and rate change objectives
- Within company guidelines and granted underwriting authority, evaluates new and renewal information to determines risk acceptability terms/conditions to be quoted, and priced.
- Utilizes various underwriting tools to: determine acceptable risk characteristics; determine accurate exposure classifications; set adequate property limits to accomplish appropriate insurance to value and review and quote business for assigned agents
- Orders and reviews inspections to confirm accounts written are consistent with preliminary underwriting information and act when the inspection reveals unacceptable risk characteristics.
- Determines if facultative reinsurance is needed and if so, factors reinsurance cost in gross pricing, completes cession procedures; documents file and follows established workflow procedure to ensure proper reporting/accounting.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree preferred
- 4+ years of experience working as an Underwriter in Commercial Property & Casualty
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining positive relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening for solutions.
- Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and present in a way that influences others.,
- An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions.
- High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to sell and influence others.
- Goal-oriented achiever who delivers results.
- Basic knowledge of computer program in a windows environment, including Word, Excel and Email is mandatory.
- Prior experience working with on-line underwriting tools is preferred (e.g. Silver Plume, and Reference Connect).
- Advanced professional insurance coursework (i.e. CPCU or AU) or completion of other insurance related classes is preferred.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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.Sponsorship Details
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Frequently asked questions
Glen Allen, VA, shows a growing demand for experienced underwriters specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance. Competition is moderate, with companies valuing candidates who blend analytical skills and relationship-building, making it a promising location for seasoned underwriters focused on career growth.
Professional credentials like CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) or Associate in Underwriting (AU) are highly regarded in the Mid-Atlantic region. These certifications demonstrate expertise and commitment, often leading to better job prospects and higher trust from independent agencies seeking skilled underwriters.
Senior underwriters possess advanced risk assessment abilities, strong negotiation skills, and the capacity to maintain and grow agency relationships. Unlike entry-level roles, they often handle complex underwriting authority, pricing strategies, and reinsurance decisions, driving profitability and client retention.
By strengthening agent partnerships and leveraging underwriting expertise, senior underwriters identify profitable risk opportunities and tailor coverage terms. Their strategic pricing and proactive communication maximize new and renewal premiums, enhancing overall portfolio performance.
Experienced senior underwriters often transition into leadership positions like underwriting managers, risk consultants, or specialized roles in marketing and distribution within insurance firms. Their deep industry knowledge also opens doors to strategic roles influencing product development and corporate growth.
At Nautilus Insurance Company, senior underwriters play a pivotal role by collaborating closely with marketing and distribution teams to align underwriting decisions with growth objectives. This synergy ensures that underwriting practices support profitable expansion through independent agency channels.
Nautilus offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing innovation and teamwork. Senior underwriters benefit from access to Fortune 500 resources combined with close-knit company culture. Challenges include balancing complex risk evaluations with the goal of maintaining customer satisfaction in a competitive regional market.
Senior underwriters in Glen Allen typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience and credentials. Market demand for skilled professionals with strong agency relationship skills and underwriting authority often pushes compensation toward the higher end.
Key daily activities include evaluating new and renewal applications, setting appropriate risk limits, negotiating terms with agents, and reviewing inspection reports. Attention to detail and proactive communication ensure accurate risk classification and sustained premium growth.
Underwriters in Glen Allen often navigate a balance between regional market conditions and the regulatory environment of the Mid-Atlantic. Unlike larger metro areas, there's a stronger emphasis on personalized agent relationships and flexibility in underwriting authority to capture niche commercial risks.