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About the Role

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) seeks a leader with deep Contract Surety Middle Market experience to join the dynamic BHSI Surety team. This role embraces technology and its potential impacts, requiring strategic thinking and collaborative action to build business in the middle market space. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of customer and broker buying decisions and excel at building internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

Develop "go to market" strategy for Middle Market Contract Surety Business.
Attract, hire, lead, and develop the contract surety team to build and manage a portfolio of contract surety risks.
Draft underwriting criteria and develop a framework for assessing risk.
Lead portfolio management activities to ensure the portfolio remains within appetite.
Ensure activities in building a middle market business align with and support the growth of existing surety business.
Work collaboratively within a team environment.
Collaborate with brokers and customers to develop mutually beneficial relationships.
Ensure appropriate file documentation and compliance.
Stay informed about the competitive landscape and the product line’s unique risk profile.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent with a minimum of 15-20 years of experience serving Middle Market Contractors as an underwriter, broker, or both.
Experience at a national level or multiple geographies is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be collaborative and team-focused with strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Maintain awareness of the competitive environment and the unique risk profile of the product line.

Skills

Contract Surety Middle Market experience
Strategic thinking
Collaboration
Relationship building (internal and external)
Understanding of customer and broker buying decisions
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Negotiation skills

Location

Boston, MA
New York, NY
Atlanta, GA
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Chicago, IL
Seattle, WA
Indianapolis, IN
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Remote (for exceptional candidates)

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15-20 years

Education Level

College degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$250,000.00 - $325,000.00
Annual bonus eligibility

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (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

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner providing commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service globally.
Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, BHSI leverages its brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and global team of professionals.
BHSI is a values-based organization with principles of respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion.
The company values diversity and strives to foster an inclusive environment.
BHSI is committed to building a culture where every teammate can contribute and be recognized.
BHSI aims to be the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world.
BHSI is a bottom-line focused company with a long-term view.
BHSI appreciates the role of technology in the insurance space.
BHSI offers a competitive package and exciting growth opportunities.
BHSI provides a dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment.
BHSI is a purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity and emphasizes individual excellence within a team framework.

Equal Opportunity

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.