[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) W. R. Berkley · New York, NY # AVP, Underwriting New York, NY, US $165,000 to $200,000 annually Listed on W. R. Berkley’s official careers site. Posted November 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on W. R. Berkley’s careers site →](https://careers-berkley.icims.com/jobs/14829/avp%2c-underwriting/job?in_iframe=1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [W. R. Berkley](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/w-r-berkley/) / AVP, Underwriting ## Job description Company Details Berkley Specialty Property operates in New York, Georgia, and California and writes commercial property business throughout the United States. The company serves a broad range of occupancy classes and focuses on understanding the unique needs of its clients through empowered underwriting, efficient claims handling, strong policy wordings, and technical support services. Berkley Specialty Property is committed to delivering long-term, sustainable insurance solutions. ### Responsibilities The AVP, Underwriting is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of underwriting strategy within the Berkley Specialty Property underwriting team. This role executes and monitors underwriting activities across assigned commercial property business and collaborates with field and staff functions to support profitable growth, underwriting discipline, and effective portfolio management. Support the development and implementation of underwriting strategy. Execute underwriting activities across assigned commercial property accounts and portfolios. Monitor underwriting performance and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Partner with field and staff functional teams to achieve business objectives. Support profitable growth through disciplined underwriting practices. Contribute to effective portfolio management and risk selection. Build and maintain productive broker relationships. Represent Berkley Specialty Property professionally and effectively in the marketplace. Exercise sound underwriting judgment and business decision-making. Resolve complex and unique business challenges through creative problem-solving. ### Qualifications Four to ten years of commercial property underwriting experience, preferably within the U.S. Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance market. Demonstrated success in commercial property underwriting with proven results. Strong knowledge of underwriting principles and insurance industry practices. Experience underwriting commercial property lines of business. Broad understanding of related insurance disciplines and functions. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions. Ability to solve complex business problems effectively and creatively. Additional Company Details The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be seated for sustained periods of time; be able to pick up, pinch, twist, or keyboard; must be able to communicate detailed or important information accurately; distinguish sounds at normal levels (with or without correction) and be able to receive detailed information orally. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; ability to reach in any direction; raise or lower objects or move objects from place to place; and hold onto objects. The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment (phone, copier and printer). ### Additional Requirements Salary range for New York City applicants: $165,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and overall fit for the position. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for annual incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: New York, NY, US - Pay: $165,000 to $200,000 annually[Apply on W. R. Berkley’s careers site →](https://careers-berkley.icims.com/jobs/14829/avp%2c-underwriting/job?in_iframe=1) ## More jobs at W. R. 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