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W.R. Berkley

Commercial insurance underwriting, reinsurance, and investments

High Value Home Risk Consultant

Full-TimeDeadline 9/30/27
$110k - $135k+ Annual discretionary bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
RemoteSupports accounts throughout Brooklyn/Kings County; travel throughout the assigned territory may include occasional overnight travel.
Insurance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • At least 3 years of experience in risk management, loss control, underwriting, claims, construction, appraising, or a related property risk discipline.
  • Ability to identify property loss exposures and provide effective loss prevention and risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Knowledge of residential construction, building systems, property valuation, and replacement cost methodologies.
  • Experience working with affluent clients and understanding of personal insurance products and risk management principles.
  • Proficiency with e2Value or similar valuation platforms.
  • Communication, consulting, and relationship-management skills.
  • Ability to influence action, build trust, and advocate for client needs.
  • Organization, accountability, collaboration, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for high-value homes to identify exposures that could lead to property damage, personal liability, or threats to client safety and security.
  • Evaluate risks associated with water damage, fire, electrical systems, severe weather, natural catastrophes, homes under construction, personal security, and other exposures common to affluent homeowners.
  • Deliver tailored loss prevention recommendations designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of loss while improving the resilience of the home and lifestyle.
  • Educate clients on risks, explain mitigation options, and support informed decision-making as a trusted advisor.
  • Encourage and influence adoption of loss prevention measures through consultation, clear communication, and ongoing engagement with clients and brokers.
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging loss trends, technologies, and best practices to provide relevant risk management guidance.
  • Collaborate with brokers, clients, contractors, and service providers to facilitate implementation of recommended risk mitigation solutions.
  • Validate and document property characteristics, construction features, protective systems, and occupancy information to support underwriting decisions.
  • Develop, validate, and maintain accurate replacement cost estimates to help ensure adequate insurance-to-value.
  • Identify, evaluate, and escalate material underwriting concerns, changes in risk profile, or coverage adequacy issues discovered during assessments.
  • Prepare risk assessment reports communicating exposures, recommendations, and underwriting considerations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel, and work a flexible schedule.

About the company

W. R. Berkley provides commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance worldwide. It underwrites through two segments: Insurance with 53 operating units offering lines like excess and surplus, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess which writes reinsurance and excess policies for other insurers and self-insured entities. Revenue comes from premiums on insurance and reinsurance contracts and from investment income, supporting risk transfer and market capacity. The goal is to deliver steady underwriting results and financial returns for shareholders by serving a broad client base across many industries.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Greenwich, Connecticut

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 gross premiums written hit a record $4.1 billion, up year over year.
  • AM Best upgraded W. R. Berkley on June 25, 2026 to 'a' and 'aa'.
  • Berkley Meridian launched August 18, 2026, expanding construction, liability, and wholesale E&S distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Berkley sued Trisura on June 30, 2026 over additional-insured defense wording.
  • Reinsurance gross premiums fell in Q2 2026, exposing Berkley Re to pricing pressure.
  • A major catastrophe or reserve shock can erase specialty-margin gains and pressure capital.

What makes W.R. Berkley unique

  • 53 operating units underwrite niche commercial risks across 10 regions, preserving local pricing power.
  • Berkley specializes in E&S and specialty commercial lines, not commoditized personal insurance.
  • Decades of disciplined underwriting produced AM Best upgrades and 18.6% Q2 2026 ROE.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Profit Sharing
  • Annual Bonus Potential

Company News

Business Insurance
Oct 19th, 2026
Berkley's Q3 profits fall on investment losses.

Berkley's Q3 profits fall on investment losses. * by Richard Sine W.R. Berkley's profits fell 12.7% to $446 million in the third quarter, largely due to investment losses. Net premiums written increased 1.3% to $3.27 billion, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based insurer said Monday. The combined ratio was 90.8%, a slight improvement from 90.9% a year earlier. On a call with analysts, Chairman and CEO W. Robert Berkley, Jr., noted an 18.8% operating return on equity, while chief financial officer Richard M. Baio pointed to underwriting profits of $296 million for the quarter. Net investment results, including unrealized gains and losses, swung to a $18 million loss from a $79 million gain the year earlier. Rising interest rates and a corresponding sharp rise in yields during the quarter cut the market value of insurers' bond portfolios. Mr. Baio said the company generally holds bonds to maturity, so unrealized losses will "reverse favorably into stockholders' equity" when the bonds mature. Mr. Berkley said the average duration of the company's invested assets, at 3.3 years, was shorter than its peers, which will position it well to reinvest matured investments at higher yields. Net income for the first nine months of the year increased 6.3%, to $1.4 billion. October 19, 2026

Business Wire
Sep 10th, 2026
W. R. Berkley declares 10 cent quarterly dividend, payable 30 September

W. R. Berkley Corporation has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 10 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on 30 September 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on 21 September 2026. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company and one of the largest commercial lines writers in the United States. The company operates two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess.

Business Wire
Aug 18th, 2026
W. R. Berkley forms Berkley Meridian through merger of Verus and Vela Insurance

W. R. Berkley Corporation has formed Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business combining Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services. Marlo M. Morrison will serve as president of the new entity. The business will unite underwriting capabilities and expertise across construction, professional liability, garage, casualty, and other specialty lines, focusing on the excess and surplus wholesale broker market. Integration has begun and is expected to continue into early 2027. Morrison joined Verus Specialty Insurance as president in 2019, bringing nearly 30 years of property and casualty insurance experience. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said the combination will allow the company to leverage expertise and provide a broader suite of solutions. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States.

Reinsurance News
Jul 28th, 2026
Robert R. Coyne, Jr. to succeed Daniel R. Westcott as President of Berkley Re America.

Robert R. Coyne, Jr. to succeed Daniel R. Westcott as President of Berkley Re America. 28th July 2026 - Author: Saumya Jain - Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Daniel R. Westcott as Executive Vice President (EVP), as Robert R. Coyne Jr. succeeds him as President of Berkley Re America, while Robert C. Hewitt has been named Chairman of Berkley Re. All appointments are effective immediately. Berkley Re is a global reinsurer comprising Berkley Re America, Berkley Re UK, Berkley Re Solutions, Berkley Re Australia, and Berkley Re Asia. Westcott joined Berkley Re America as president in 2019, and has nearly three decades of experience in the property casualty reinsurance market. Coyne joined Berkley in 2006 and became Senior Vice President of Berkley Re America in 2010. He also has over three decades of experience in the property casualty reinsurance business. Hewitt joined Berkley in 2002 as Senior Vice President for risk management and was named EVP of the firm in 2016. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointments, "Rob, Dan, and Rob have all provided outstanding leadership within Berkley for many years. Dan's skills and broad experience in the reinsurance market, as well as his extensive knowledge of its organisation, will serve Reinsurance Group well as he takes on oversight of its assumed reinsurance businesses. "With deep expertise in developing reinsurance solutions for customers, Rob Coyne is very well-positioned to lead Berkley Re America forward to build upon its success. Rob Hewitt has made extraordinary contributions to Berkley during his tenure, and we are deeply appreciative of his leadership, judgment, and unwavering commitment to the Company." He continued, "He has been a trusted colleague and valued leader, and we are especially pleased, both personally and professionally, that we will continue to benefit from his extensive experience and expertise." Last week, for its second quarter 2026 results, W. R. Berkley reported a new record for gross written premiums (GWP) of $4.1 billion.

Business Wire
Jul 28th, 2026
Christopher Moede named president of Berkley Risk as Jack Goodwin moves to chairman

W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Christopher L. Moede as president of Berkley Risk, effective immediately. He succeeds John Goodwin, who has been named chairman of the business. Moede brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the commercial insurance market. Most recently, he led a global underwriting segment at a major multinational insurer. Goodwin joined Berkley Risk in 2012, serving as executive vice president before becoming president in 2014. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, welcomed Moede's leadership skills and experience in developing risk solutions. He thanked Goodwin for his exceptional service and contributions. Berkley Risk provides at-risk and alternative risk insurance programme management services for public entity pools, professional associations, and self-insured clients.