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Director, Corporate Underwriting Specialist
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Lawrenceville, GA, 30043
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Company Details
Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
www.berkleysoutheast.com
Responsibilities
Seeking a Director, Corporate Underwriter who will provide expertise, guidance, and support to our regional offices to ensure that the Underwriting team is adequately equipped and supported to achieve Company growth and profitability objectives. You will develop underwriting guidance as a key member of the underwriting team and administer underwriting best practices consistent with Berkley Southeast Insurance Group profit and production objectives.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides underwriting guidance that demonstrates an effective balancing of corporate profit and production objectives.
• Develops and implements underwriting guidelines; monitors underwriting quality to ensure proper execution of underwriting guidelines and underwriting appetite, and potential new program opportunities.
• Monitors product, class, state, and Profit Center performance for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conducts portfolio reviews to identify loss drivers, makes recommendations to improve underwriting quality.
• Works in conjunction with actuarial staff, systems, and Corporate Underwriting Directors to develop/revise proprietary forms; reviews and completes necessary Rate, Rules, Forms and State filings.
• Collaborates with Corporate Underwriting Directors and underwriters on referral accounts.
• Develops and conducts regular training sessions designed to increase technical proficiency of underwriting staff.
• Promotes consistency and quality of underwriting performance through the execution of the BSIG Quality Control Program and Profit Center audits. Consults with Underwriting Leadership concerning changes to Underwriter authority based on quality review information and assessment of Underwriter technical knowledge.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments, including participation in appropriate industry meetings, seminars, and education sessions.
• Understands BSIG’s business and the factors that affect its success.
• Other underwriting related projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years of progressive Commercial Lines Insurance experience, demonstrating a high level of technical underwriting skills.
- Casualty and/or Property underwriting experience including the following lines of business; Property, General Liability, Automobile, Worker’s Compensation and Umbrella
- Preferred CPCU or CIC designation
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze a variety of situations effectively and to present logical solutions to problems.
- Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to deal with all levels of staff and management.
- Demonstrates organizational skills necessary to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Solid knowledge of insurance products/coverage, market segments and marketplace.
- Action oriented with a strong drive to achieve results.
- The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. 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
This role requires a strategic approach to underwriting, carefully weighing risk exposure against targeted profit margins. The Director crafts guidelines that optimize portfolio performance, ensuring risks align with corporate appetite while supporting sustainable growth within sectors like construction and manufacturing.
Credentials such as CPCU and CIC are highly respected and often preferred for senior underwriting roles in Georgia. These designations demonstrate advanced technical skill and commitment, boosting credibility when managing complex commercial risk portfolios in regional offices.
Typical duties include overseeing underwriting quality control, conducting portfolio loss analyses, collaborating on form and rate filings, and delivering technical training. Balancing operational leadership with hands-on risk assessment ensures underwriting teams meet company profitability objectives.
Nautilus, part of Berkley Southeast, values technical excellence and local underwriting expertise. The culture promotes collaborative decision-making and continuous learning, encouraging directors to lead by example in maintaining underwriting standards that drive regional growth.
Lawrenceville’s growing commercial insurance sector has steady demand for experienced underwriting directors. Candidates face competition but benefit from a market that values technical underwriting experience and leadership, especially in sectors like construction and manufacturing prevalent in the Southeast.
Lawrenceville’s proximity to Atlanta offers access to a robust insurance talent pool but also means heightened expectations for multi-state portfolio management. Navigating regional market nuances and regulatory requirements across the Southeast is a critical challenge for this role.
Directors in this specialty typically earn between $120,000 and $150,000 annually in Lawrenceville, reflecting the role’s seniority, regional market rates, and the technical expertise required to manage complex underwriting portfolios effectively.
Nautilus looks for strong analytical abilities, deep knowledge of commercial lines, effective communication skills, and leadership experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in underwriting guidelines development and portfolio risk management aligned with corporate objectives.
This director works closely with actuarial teams, corporate underwriters, and claims to ensure underwriting standards reflect risk appetite and financial targets. Collaboration across departments helps refine product offerings and supports sustainable growth strategies.
Professionals in this role often advance to executive underwriting leadership or cross-functional corporate roles within insurance organizations. The region’s dynamic market supports upward mobility through demonstrated strategic impact and technical mastery.