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Professional Liability and Casualty Underwriting Leader
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Company Details
"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."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’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Professional Liability and Casualty (advisor, influencer, partner, and resource for the enterprise. Contribute to, monitor, and influence Business Unit strategies, results, risk appetite, coverages, terms, conditions, pricing, guidelines, underwriting tools, and portfolio to deliver risk adjusted return goals. Facilitate corporate technical and data & analytic initiatives to improve management information, efficiencies, and long-term results. Address trends, emerging issues, and opportunities. Enhance education, communication and idea sharing and innovation throughout WRBC.
Responsibilities: • With Segment Heads review, monitor and influence Business Unit strategy, results, risk appetite, forms, coverages, terms, conditions, pricing, guidelines, and underwriting tools. Make recommendations and influence change where necessary to deliver risk adjusted return goals. • Lead the professional liability communities (e.g., E&O and D&O) comprised of the various Business Units writing professional liability coverages to educate, discuss emerging issues, share ideas and information, and highlight innovative developments. • In conjunction with corporate actuaries, lead periodic professional liability state of the line studies and presentations. Working with the business units to develop action items as needed. Facilitate communication between CUO’s and product experts (e.g., via working groups, CUO meeting, maintain expertise database). • Lead, coordinate, facilitate and/or participate in underwriting process, technical, and data analytic initiatives for the purpose of improving management information, efficiencies, and long-term results, addressing trends, opportunities, and issues. Initiatives would primarily involve multi-business units and/or multi-segments and would marry underwriting and data analytics and be both proactive and reactive.• Transform data into information for action. Participate in data improvement and collection initiatives. Develop and/or improve management information, metrics, and analytics. • Work with ERM and ceded reinsurance to optimize the structure of the reinsurance program to fulfill both Business Unit and enterprise needs. • Facilitate communication among CUO’s and product experts (e.g., via working groups, CUO meeting and maintaining expertise database). • Monitor cyber and coverage for other latent or emerging exposures offered by Business Units and the market working with Corporate Legal and Corporate Claims as needed to amend coverage grants and / or implement exclusions. • Others to be determined as the role evolves.
Partnering:Partner and coordinate with Segment Heads, Business Unit Presidents, and Chief Underwriting Officers, and various Corporate, Segment and Operating Unit functions (i.e., Underwriting, Operations, Product Development, Berkley Global Underwriters, Actuarial, Ceded Reinsurance, Claims, Enterprise Risk Management, Enterprise Product Support Services, IT, Data and Analytics, Compliance, Marketing and Project Management).
Location and Travel:The position is preferably located in Greenwich, CT, but will consider other Business Unit locations. There is travel within the US and other W.R. Berkley worldwide locations. The overall amount of travel will be project dependent (approximately 30%).
Qualifications
• Ability to influence and advise in a decentralized environment• Strong results orientated leader and manager • Effective project management and organizational skills• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Superior analytical skills• Strong work ethic
Education & Experience Requirements:
• Relevant degree from an accredited college or university • Minimum of 10 years professional liability (e.g., D&O, E&O, Management Liability, Tech, EPL, Fiduciary, Cyber, Med Mal, etc.) underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry including in the field and in home office environments, Admitted and E&S business, Primary and Excess business, across various industry segments in domestic and international markets. • Minimum of 5 years of casualty underwriting experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry across various markets and industries.• Substantial knowledge of underwriting practices, procedures, and tools; rating; pricing; portfolio and risk analysis; policy drafting and reinsurance structuring. • Track record of influencing and generating profitable business
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Frequently asked questions
In Greenwich's competitive insurance market, this leadership role demands deep expertise in evaluating multifaceted professional liability and casualty risks, factoring in local economic sectors and regulatory nuances to tailor underwriting strategies that maximize risk-adjusted returns for firms like Nautilus Insurance Company.
Top candidates exhibit advanced analytical skills, adept communication, and a strategic mindset. Mastery in managing diverse portfolios, understanding emerging exposures like cyber risks, and influencing decentralized teams are key traits that separate leaders in professional liability and casualty underwriting.
Effective leaders blend decisiveness with collaboration, guiding multi-unit teams through evolving market challenges. They excel in influencing underwriting guidelines, fostering innovation, and leveraging data analytics to enhance portfolio performance and risk mitigation across various insurance segments.
Nautilus emphasizes predictability and confidence, encouraging underwriting leaders to champion data-driven decision-making and cross-functional partnerships. This ensures alignment with the company's growth vision and promotes robust risk management tailored to both domestic and international markets.
The role demands adaptability within a decentralized structure, emphasizing collaboration with segment heads and actuaries to refine underwriting tools and pricing. Nautilus nurtures innovation and education, requiring leaders to spearhead initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and long-term profitability.
Leadership roles such as this typically command salaries ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 annually, influenced by experience and company scale. The Greenwich market's high cost of living and demand for seasoned underwriting expertise contribute to competitive compensation packages.
Certifications like CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) and ARM (Associate in Risk Management) are highly valued locally. They demonstrate specialized knowledge and commitment to professional growth, enhancing credibility and leadership capacity within Greenwich's insurance industry.
Day-to-day involves reviewing business unit strategies, collaborating on risk appetite adjustments, leading technical initiatives, and engaging with cross-functional teams. This dynamic blend ensures portfolios meet performance targets while adapting to emerging liability exposures.
With extensive experience, professionals often progress toward executive roles such as Chief Underwriting Officer or Risk Management Director. Their expertise in managing complex portfolios and influencing enterprise-wide strategies positions them for leadership in broader insurance operations.
Greenwich's insurance sector is robust but selective, prioritizing candidates with proven leadership and cross-segment expertise. While demand remains steady, competition among highly qualified professionals necessitates a strong track record and strategic networking within local industry circles.