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About the Role

BHSI has an exciting opportunity to join our established Transactional Liability team as a Representation & Warranty Insurance (RWI) Underwriter. The Transactional Liability team provides insurance in connection with Mergers & Acquisitions and other transactions. In this role, the RWI Underwriter will collaborate with our Transactional Liability team to execute Representation and Warranty Insurance deals across a wide range of industry sectors.

Responsibilities

Establish, develop and expand broker, law firm and customer relationships
Review transaction materials to understand target company profiles and provide preliminary terms
Underwrite M&A transactions in an expedient and thoughtful manner, focusing on the diligence process and scope of representations
Engage and manage outside counsel and specialist advisors to assist with underwriting review
Draft and negotiate RWI insurance policies
Maintain awareness of the competitive environment in, and the unique risk profile of, the product line
Building relationships with distribution partners (insurance brokers and law firms) and customers
Analyzing risk and exercising judgment to offer appropriate policy terms
Evaluating due diligence and managing specialist advisors to assist as necessary
Reviewing and negotiating transaction agreements and policy documentation
Proactively responding to changes in the M&A environment that could impact risks

Requirements

A minimum of three years of related experience required
Prior experience with Representation and Warranty Insurance and/or an M&A legal background preferred, but not required
Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Careful attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and desire to build industry relationships

Skills

Representation and Warranty Insurance
M&A legal background
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills (verbal and written)

Location

New York City
Boston
Atlanta
Chicago
Houston

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of related experience

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 to $250,000
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.
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.