About the Role
BHSI has an exciting opportunity to join our growing Transactional Liability team in the New York City office as an Analyst. The Transactional Liability team provides insurance in connection with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), including Representations and Warranties Insurance and Tax Insurance. In this role, you will collaborate with senior members of the underwriting team to assist with M&A deals seeking Representations and Warranties Insurance. This is an entry-level position and a unique opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to M&A deals and the insurance industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage a consistent stream of M&A deal opportunities that contemplate the use of transactional liability insurance.
- Support underwriters with research and analysis of company data, including reviewing financial statements, background information on targets and industries, and acquisition-related documents.
- Ensure deals move forward efficiently and in accordance with deadlines through coordination with insurance brokers and lawyers.
- Track M&A deal activity and status, policies bound and issued, and subjectivities using internal tools and systems.
- Prepare quotes and policy documents for the insurance of M&A deals.
- Engage with insurance brokers, lawyers, and clients to establish lasting relationships that contribute to success.
- Attend industry events and gatherings.
Requirements
- Strong preference for 1-3 years of full-time, professional work experience in corporate settings, including legal, insurance, finance, accounting, or other commercial/business sectors.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interest in M&A transactions, capital markets, and related legal, financial, and insurance dynamics
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal degree/certification
- Equivalent training or experience
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 to $90,000
- 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.
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.
