Experienced Construction Underwriter at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance | Chicago, IL, US | Rezi

Experienced Construction Underwriter at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Experienced Construction Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · Chicago, IL, US

1 months ago

Experienced Construction Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · Chicago, IL, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) seeks a Construction Professional Liability Underwriter with 5+ years of experience to expand and develop new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business, and identifying sound construction professional risks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow the Construction Professional book of business, including primary and excess, practice and project specific Contractors Professional and Protective Liability (CPPI) policy.
  • Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships nationwide.
  • Work closely with underwriting, loss control, claims, and legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
  • Maintain a profitable renewal book.
  • Travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

  • 5+ years marketing facing underwriting experience ideally in design (A&E), construction professional, or environmental underwriting experience.
  • Strong underwriting acumen.
  • Existing regional wholesale and broker relationships and/or proven ability to develop same.
  • Ability to work within a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications and presentation experience.
  • BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Presentation

Location

  • New York
  • Boston
  • Philadelphia
  • Chicago
  • San Francisco
  • Atlanta

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Sr Underwriter
  • AVP
  • VP
  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

  • $125,000 to $235,000
  • annual bonus eligibility

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.
  • Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).
  • Life Insurance (for you and your family).
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Health Reimbursement Account.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Parental Leave.

About the Company

  • A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world.
  • Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
  • We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business.
  • We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work.
  • We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized.
  • Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
  • A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
  • A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders.
  • A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.