12 jobs in W. R. Berkley Corporation

Responsibilities

Responsible for the contribution towards and implementation of the underwriting strategy within the Underwriting Team. Executes and monitors the underwriting activities with regular contact with the Underwriting Management Team. In liaison with the Head of Commercial Property, is responsible for the execution of the International Strategy.

Results

• Develops and executes a strategy to achieve the business plan from a premium, loss and expense perspective for assigned product lines and territory.
• Proactively manages renewals, renewal change, and new business to achieve premium plan.
• Executes portfolio management strategies to drive a better loss ratio and achieve plan.
• Proactively manages direct commissions and direct expenses to achieve plan.

Underwriting and Compliance

• Underwrites and prices individual risks whilst following underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilises underwriting tools whilst thoroughly documenting underwriting and pricing decisions.
• Works collaboratively with support areas to meet service standards.

Distribution/Customer Management

• In collaboration with Underwriting Leadership, proactively manages distribution partners. Acts as broker liaison for assigned products.
• Develops and executes a customer (broker and insured) visitation strategy for assigned products and territory to drive submission flow and improve customer retention.

Leadership and Personal Development

• Effectively manages staff through the effective utilisation of performance objectives, feedback loops and development plans to develop and retain staff.
• Acts as product line expert for area of expertise.
• Organises and provides technical training to junior personnel.
• Promotes a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Acts as an effective role model for others.

Performs training within agreed timeframes

• Extensive underwriting experience and knowledge in the Class of Business.
• Sound commercial and financial knowledge.
• Knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and to prioritise conflicting demands/requests within given time constraints.
• Ability to exercise individual judgment and effectively make sound business decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Outcome focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work within and promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

W. R. Berkley Corporation is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Design & Construction Professional Indemnity, focusing on the North American market. The role involves executing a business strategy, managing renewals, and underwriting risks in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive underwriting experience, strong communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include portfolio management, collaborating with various business units, and supporting junior staff. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, valuing personal development and effective leadership.

Responsibilities

The Head of Governance and Compliance Operations is responsible for ensuring robust corporate governance and effective delivery of Compliance operations across UK Insurance and Reinsurance entities. The role leads governance activities, oversees outsourced compliance services, and drives consistent processes, technology solutions and change programmes that support regulatory compliance and organisational effectiveness.

Corporate Governance and Board Support

• Lead all corporate governance activities for UK regulated and non‑regulated entities (excluding Syndicate‑related governance).
• Oversee preparation, coordination and quality assurance of board and committee papers, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage statutory and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with FCA, PRA and Companies House requirements.
• Act as the key liaison with the outsourced Company Secretarial provider, ensuring service standards and KPIs are met.

Compliance Operations and Framework Implementation

• Support finalisation, embedding and continuous improvement of the Compliance framework across UK Operating Units.
• Ensure governance and approval processes are consistently applied to compliance issues, escalations and decisions.
• Oversee delivery of the annual Compliance Plan, including thematic reviews, monitoring and reporting.

Regulatory Reporting and Licensing Oversight

• Oversee UK regulatory reporting processes, ensuring timely submission and high-quality regulatory returns.
• Lead the design, maintenance and periodic review of licensing processes across UK and European Operating Units.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of regulatory permissions, registrations, and TOBA arrangements with third parties.

Management of Outsourced Compliance Providers

• Manage relationships with key third‑party compliance service providers, including governance, licensing, TOBAs, and technology platforms.
• Set, monitor and review KPIs, SLAs and performance dashboards to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Lead vendor performance reviews and support procurement and contract renewal processes where required.

Regulatory Change and Technology Enablement

• Act as subject matter expert in Compliance change initiatives, supporting regulatory transformation across the UK and Europe when required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardised technology solutions that enhance governance, monitoring and reporting.
• Support delivery and embedding of new compliance tools, systems and workflows.

Stakeholder Engagement and Internal Collaboration

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders, business teams, risk, audit, legal, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with 2nd and 3rd line teams to address audit findings, regulatory feedback and monitoring outcomes.
• Provide clear, pragmatic compliance guidance to Operating Units to support effective decision‑making.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to Compliance colleagues to ensure capability and resilience within the function.

Champion a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Compliance, Governance or Financial Services within the UK insurance or reinsurance market.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA) and governance requirements.
• Proven experience in delivering transformation, change or regulatory programmes.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers, including contract oversight and KPI monitoring.
• Demonstrable experience in corporate governance practices (e.g., board support, filings, CoSec engagement).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound professional judgement.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities within tight timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across differing personality types and cultures.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel capability.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., ICSA/CGI, Compliance or Risk qualifications) desirable but not essential.

Other Requirements

Occasional travel may be required

W. R. Berkley Corporation is seeking a Head of Governance and Compliance Operations to ensure robust corporate governance across UK Insurance and Reinsurance entities. You'll lead governance activities, oversee compliance services, and manage regulatory reporting processes.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Compliance, a strong grasp of UK regulatory frameworks, and exceptional organizational and analytical skills. This role also provides the chance to develop stakeholder relationships and drive compliance transformation.

W. R. Berkley Corporation is seeking a Head of Governance and Compliance Operations in Greater London. This role involves ensuring robust corporate governance and effective delivery of Compliance operations across UK insurance entities.

You will lead governance activities, oversee outsourced compliance services, and manage relationships with key third-party compliance providers, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in compliance and governance within the UK insurance market.

Responsibilities

The Head of Governance and Compliance Operations is responsible for ensuring robust corporate governance and effective delivery of Compliance operations across UK Insurance and Reinsurance entities. The role leads governance activities, oversees outsourced compliance services, and drives consistent processes, technology solutions and change programmes that support regulatory compliance and organisational effectiveness.

• Lead all corporate governance activities for UK regulated and non-regulated entities (excluding Syndicate-related governance).
• Oversee preparation, coordination and quality assurance of board and committee papers, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage statutory and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with FCA, PRA and Companies House requirements.
• Act as the key liaison with the outsourced Company Secretarial provider, ensuring service standards and KPIs are met.

• Support finalisation, embedding and continuous improvement of the Compliance framework across UK Operating Units.
• Ensure governance and approval processes are consistently applied to compliance issues, escalations and decisions.
• Oversee delivery of the annual Compliance Plan, including thematic reviews, monitoring and reporting.

• Oversee UK regulatory reporting processes, ensuring timely submission and high-quality regulatory returns.
• Lead the design, maintenance and periodic review of licensing processes across UK and European Operating Units.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of regulatory permissions, registrations, and TOBA arrangements with third parties.

• Manage relationships with key third-party compliance service providers, including governance, licensing, TOBAs, and technology platforms.
• Set, monitor and review KPIs, SLAs and performance dashboards to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Lead vendor performance reviews and support procurement and contract renewal processes where required.

• Act as subject matter expert in Compliance change initiatives, supporting regulatory transformation across the UK and Europe when required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardised technology solutions that enhance governance, monitoring and reporting.
• Support delivery and embedding of new compliance tools, systems and workflows.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with senior leaders, business teams, risk, audit, legal, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with 2nd and 3rd line teams to address audit findings, regulatory feedback and monitoring outcomes.
• Provide clear, pragmatic compliance guidance to Operating Units to support effective decision-making.

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to Compliance colleagues to ensure capability and resilience within the function.

Champion a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Extensive experience in Compliance, Governance or Financial Services within the UK insurance or reinsurance market.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, PRA) and governance requirements.
• Proven experience in delivering transformation, change or regulatory programmes.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers, including contract oversight and KPI monitoring.
• Demonstrable experience in corporate governance practices (e.g., board support, filings, CoSec engagement).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgement.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities within tight timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently across differing personality types and cultures.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel capability.

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., ICSA/CGI, Compliance or Risk qualifications) desirable but not essential.

Occasional travel may be required