Berkley One
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Carrier appetite summary
Berkley One is a high‑net‑worth personal lines carrier focused on “modern and sophisticated” individuals and families, distributing exclusively through a select network of independent agents and brokers. It provides coverage for homes, autos, fine art and collectibles, liability, flood, collector vehicles and recreational marine, generally on a package basis for higher‑value accounts.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/?utm_source=openai)) Preferred business - High‑value primary and secondary homes for affluent clients, often with multiple locations and complex asset profiles.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/?utm_source=openai)) - Clients who will bundle home, auto, umbrella and other lines (fine art, collector vehicles, recreational marine, travel), and who value customized coverage and risk management services. - Risks placed via appointed, “select” independent agents able to use Berkley One’s digital platforms (Neo rating/underwriting system and client portal).([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/03/a-year-of-firsts/?utm_source=openai)) Homeowners / dwelling notes - Products marketed under the “Dwell” branding for home, with guaranteed replacement cost option available in most states (subject to underwriting) to restore the home even if costs exceed the Coverage A limit.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/offerings/dwell/home/?utm_source=openai)) - Designed for custom and higher‑value homes, including multiple residences; coverage and pricing are tailored, with significant emphasis on proper valuation and risk consultation. Flood - Offers primary and excess flood for personal lines clients, often as part of a broader personal risk portfolio. - Private primary flood product is available to eligible home, condo and renters clients in B, C and X zones (i.e., outside high‑hazard SFHA) in certain states (e.g., IL, OH, NY, CT; later expansions to MN, WI and others).([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/14/berkley-one-expands-florida-ohio-introduces-flood-insurance-product-new-states/?utm_source=openai)) - Flood and excess flood are offered in some states alongside the full personal insurance suite (home, auto, fine art, excess liability, etc.), and the carrier positions flood as part of a comprehensive protection strategy for affluent clients.([carriermanagement.com](https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2020/06/21/208082.htm?utm_source=openai)) Geographic appetite - Berkley One writes in a growing but selective footprint, adding states over time and prioritizing territories with concentrations of high‑net‑worth personal lines exposure (examples in press releases include FL, OH, NY, CT, IL, CO, TX, PA, MN, WI and RI).([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/14/berkley-one-expands-florida-ohio-introduces-flood-insurance-product-new-states/?utm_source=openai)) - Not all products are available in every jurisdiction; availability and specific features (such as guaranteed replacement cost or private flood) vary by state and are subject to underwriting and regulatory approval.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/14/berkley-one-expands-florida-ohio-introduces-flood-insurance-product-new-states/?utm_source=openai)) Submission & underwriting process - Business is submitted and quoted through Berkley One’s Neo platform by appointed agents. The Neo underwriting guides emphasize: - Clearing all “Errors” (red exclamation indicators) where the risk is outside rules or information is incomplete. - Addressing “Issues” (orange warnings) that may require underwriter approval; some can be corrected by the agent directly, while others require submission for review. - When a quote is complete and all errors/issues that require approval are cleared, the quote is considered system‑approved and can be issued without separate underwriter sign‑off.([d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net](https://d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net/3d4424d5-dd67-44c1-8a40-6cfaf69acf6b/Berkley%20One/Neo%20Guide%20-%20Underwriting%20Approval%20and%20Submit%20for%20Review.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Homeowners quoting guidance in Neo includes specific underwriting question sets, with direction to contact the underwriter or Service team if questions arise.([d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net](https://d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net/3d4424d5-dd67-44c1-8a40-6cfaf69acf6b/Berkley%20One/Neo%20Guide%20-%20Homeowners%20Quoting.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - Agents receive additional operational resources (e.g., client portal guide, training, and an Agency Experience Manager) through the Berkley One agent portal and support team.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/03/a-year-of-firsts/?utm_source=openai)) Broker/producer instructions - Berkley One works only with a "select" network of independent agents and brokers; appointments are controlled and coordinated through Berkley corporate channels (prospective agents submit interest via Berkley’s operating‑unit locator/agent resources).([berkley.com](https://www.berkley.com/agent-broker-resources?utm_source=openai)) - Agents have dedicated phone and email contacts distinct from client service (Agents: 855‑663‑8550; service@berkleyone.com) for underwriting, service and platform support; claims are reported via the client portal or claims email/phone.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/contact/?utm_source=openai)) - Berkley One emphasizes co‑creation with agent partners in product design and encourages agents to collaborate on new offerings (e.g., flood) and to use provided risk‑management resources and contractor networks for client service.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/01/14/berkley-one-expands-florida-ohio-introduces-flood-insurance-product-new-states/?utm_source=openai)) Restricted or declined business (inferred) - Official public materials do not provide a granular declination list. However, positioning as a high‑net‑worth, multi‑line personal carrier implies a strong preference for well‑maintained, higher‑value homes with good loss history and robust risk‑management practices, and a likely de‑emphasis on: - Lower‑value or monoline property accounts with no broader relationship opportunity. - Properties or clients with severe or repetitive loss history, highly unmitigated catastrophe exposure, or risks outside supported states. - Specific risk restrictions, eligibility rules and capacity limits (e.g., in high‑hazard flood or wildfire areas) are managed through internal underwriting manuals and enforced via Neo system rules and underwriter review.([d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net](https://d1vy0qa05cdjr5.cloudfront.net/3d4424d5-dd67-44c1-8a40-6cfaf69acf6b/Berkley%20One/Neo%20Guide%20-%20Underwriting%20Approval%20and%20Submit%20for%20Review.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Operational notes - Expect system‑driven underwriting with clear error/issue workflows; underwriters are involved primarily on exceptions or non‑standard features. - For flood, verify eligibility (zone, state, and relationship to a Berkley One home policy) within Neo and with your underwriter, as offerings and limits vary by jurisdiction. - Use Berkley One’s risk‑management resources (including PlusOne service network for mitigation and post‑loss repairs) as a value‑add in proposals and renewals, particularly for flood and complex property risks.([berkleyone.com](https://www.berkleyone.com/2019/07/12/flood-safety-guide/?utm_source=openai)) Publicly accessible information does not include a standalone, line‑by‑line personal lines appetite grid; appointed agents should rely on the Neo platform rules, internal underwriting manuals, and their Berkley One underwriter/Agency Experience Manager for specific approval thresholds, coastal and CAT guidelines, and maximum TIVs by state and product.