President

Company Details

Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters (BFM) was launched in 2013 and is a W.R. Berkley operating unit offering specialized underwriting expertise and products and claims management for Inland Marine lines of business. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Cincinnati and Dallas, BFM serves customers on a national basis with regions in the Mid Atlantic, Midwest, South and Western states.

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, ownership, critical thinking, and a professional growth mindset, along with being part of a larger team daily.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Fire & Marine Underwriters 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.

This role would ideally be based in one of our offices where we offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so. 

• Glen Allen, VA
• Atlanta, GA
• Cincinnati, OH
• Charlotte, NC 

Alternatively, this position can be fully remote, but only for a colleague outside of a commutable distance to the office. 

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The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The President is responsible for the successful management of virtually all aspects of the specific “stand alone” Operating Unit.  S/he provides leadership and direction to the entire team including dedicated underwriting, claims, actuarial, marketing, technology and finance and is expected to develop and execute strategies that deliver high risk-adjusted financial returns and growth in favorable situations while managing risk.  S/he understands, is passionate about and serves as role model for the core cultural norms of W. R. Berkley Corporation including dedication to integrity, honesty and the highest level of business ethics.  Key functions include, but are not limited to:

• Drive shareholder value through appropriate risk-adjusted returns.
• Leverage the successful attributes of the Berkley Company while developing new strategies to further the Company’s growth and profitability.
• Assess the organizational structure and hiring requirements to align with both the current and future needs of the business.
• Report regularly to the EVP and more formally on a quarterly basis to parent company CEO and President, Chief Financial Officer, and its Chief Actuary.
• Set and drive strategic and operational objectives towards achievable short-term successes while making progress towards long-term goals.
• Continually monitor objectives for financial returns, risk management, marketing and competitive advantages.
• Position the Company within the market as preferred partner.
• Inspire the team to be creative when leveraging their knowledge of the business and engage in exploring and experimenting with the opportunities for the business in the future.
• Drive underwriting excellence through a high level of engagement in the business, data and analytics, and regular communication throughout the Company.
• Ensure the achievement of continued profitability, growth and operational efficiencies through managing the business, underwriting profitability, claims and expenses.
• Create a culture consistent within the greater organization for having teams that excel in their industry knowledge, take pride in their ownership of the business and strive for delivering value to their stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• Minimum of 15 years of Commercial Property & Casualty Leadership experience ideally including multi-functional team oversight.
• Prior demonstrated success creating, presenting and executing on a strategy that built a profitable and growth-oriented commercial lines underwriting business.
• Understands the importance of a strong value proposition and knows how to appropriately leverage niche distribution relationships.
• Possesses a sharp, rigorous thought process and can effectively translate vision creating logical connections for others between the dynamics of market realities, goals, strategy, tactics and results.
• Demonstrated success in getting groups to work together, expecting others to be responsible for their actions and moving teams from current to future state capitalizing on innovation.  
• A self-starter who thrives in results-oriented and entrepreneurial environments.
• A non-political player who can by virtue of background, experience and approach be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents including industry peers, distribution networks, brokers and customers
• Naturally competitive externally while being collaborative internally and whose words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow.
• Track record of being highly attentive to operational and financial details, well organized and a disciplined planner with solid communication skills.
• Able to effectively listen and then drive for efficiency of decision making vs. creating bureaucracy.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong balance of both strategic and operating skills.

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. OR where required by law: The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $200,000- 350,000 • Eligible for other compensation: Yes/No. If yes, then specify • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role