Sr. Underwriter - W.R. Berkley : Job Details

The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) is a governmental risk pool served by Berkley Risk Administrators Co., LLC. This role primarily supports LMCIT business, managing an underwriting territory with complex, high-value municipal accounts. Key responsibilities include premium calculation, risk evaluation, policy issuance, and collaboration with members and agents.

For the first two years, a special focus will be on electric utility property risks. The role requires close coordination with a consulting team to assess and mitigate risks, ensure appropriate pricing, and apply strategic underwriting measures, such as deductibles or exclusions, where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a complex portfolio of municipal accounts, managing new and renewal business (general liability, property casualty, workers' compensation) in alignment with LMCIT guidelines.
• Serve as a key point of contact for agents and members, assisting with coverage inquiries, endorsements, and risk management strategies.
• Work closely with the Underwriting Manager and LMCIT leadership on program development, pricing models, and portfolio risk analysis.
• Utilize critical thinking and technical expertise to navigate complex underwriting decisions with minimal oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with account contacts, agents, reinsurers, and risk control consultants, particularly in the electric utility sector during the initial two years.
• Lead projects related to coverage development, pricing strategies, and risk mitigation, with an emphasis on municipal electric utility risks.

May perform other functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in underwriting or risk control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental risk pools and public entity risk management.
• Strong technical expertise in insurance design, evaluation, and analysis or risk control program development for municipal risks.
• Proven ability to develop and manage strategic work plans effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota laws and practices affecting local government operations.
• Professional designations such as CPCU or other industry credentials.
• Experience or familiarity with municipal electric utility risks (including generation and distribution facilities).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, finance or related field.

Additional Company Details

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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 including: Base Salary Range: $70k -123k Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans 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.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Occasional, willingness to travel in-state and nationally as required

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role