Underwriter - Professional Liability

berkley· Underwriting
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📍 Chicago, IL, USOTHER

About this role

Company Details

 

What makes Admiral Insurance Group ADMIRABLE.

 

Since 1974, Admiral Insurance Group has been supporting business innovation and market growth through our wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus (E&S) lines of commercial insurance.  We specialize in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses that require creative solutions, outside of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and astute business knowledge.  As a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500® Company and one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we have the resources, support and industry data to provide exceptional service and exciting solutions for our clients and partners. 

 

Unlock your insure-ability. Learn more about Careers at Admiral Insurance Group.

 

See what it’s like to work in Admiral’s Underwriting department.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Underwriter - Professional Liability will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal designated line of business.

 

  • Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
  • Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
  • Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
  • Act as referral authority for Associate Underwriters.
  • Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
  • Management and development of new business and broker relationships.
  • Coordinate strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
  • Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
  • Remains current on product releases as it pertains to Professional.
  • Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • Minimum of five years of commercial underwriting experience.
  • Technical knowledge of professional lines of coverage.
  • Applicable coursework toward attainment of a RPLU designation desired.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Technical proficiency is required.

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Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role includes: Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 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. Eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus program. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Responsibilities

The Underwriter - Professional Liability will work in a team setting generating, underwriting and analyzing accounts for development of new and renewal designated line of business.
 
- Compliance with underwriting documentation rules and guidelines.
- Maintain an acceptable underwriting profit.
- Adherence to Admiral underwriting guidelines and referral compliance.
- Act as referral authority for Associate Underwriters.
- Development and maintenance of key broker/agent relationships.
- Management and development of new business and broker relationships.
- Coordinate strategic marketing calls to key brokers (up to 25%).
- Participates in all internal company training and continuing education.
- Remains current on product releases as it pertains to Professional.
- Stay abreast and knowledgeable on market trends in terms of forms, coverage and appetite to maintain competitiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Underwriter - Professional Liability position at berkley?
The salary for this Underwriter - Professional Liability role at berkley is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Underwriter - Professional Liability position at berkley located?
This Underwriter - Professional Liability role at berkley is based in Chicago, IL, 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 Underwriter - Professional Liability role at berkley full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Underwriter - Professional Liability role in the Underwriting department at berkley.
Which team or department does the Underwriter - Professional Liability at berkley belong to?
This Underwriter - Professional Liability position is part of the Underwriting department at berkley. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Underwriter - Professional Liability position at berkley?
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When was the Underwriter - Professional Liability job at berkley posted?
This Underwriter - Professional Liability position at berkley was posted on Jun 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Underwriter - Professional Liability
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