Experienced Underwriter, Construction Professional

4 months ago

Atlanta, United States Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Who are we?
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?

Learn more about our unique culture and history.


Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Professional Liability Underwriter with 5+ years of experience. Position will ideally be based in either New York, Boston, Chicago or Atlanta.

We are seeking an individual who is hard working, intelligent, passionate and who is always striving towards excellence. Candidate must have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and disciplines.

Day to day responsibilities include expanding and developing new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business and utilizing underwriting acumen to identify and select sound construction professional risks.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and grow the Construction Professional book of business which includes primary and excess, practice and project specific Contractors Professional and Protective Liability (CPPI) policy.
  • Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships in the East and Central Regions.
  • 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • 5+ years’ design (A&E) and/or construction professional underwriting experience.
  • Strong underwriting acumen.
  • Existing regional wholesale and retail 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.

BHSI Offers:
• 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.

The base salary range for this position in New York is from $100,000 to $225,000, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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