AVP, Lawyers Professional Liability

4 months ago

New York, United States Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho 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 an experienced Lawyers Professional Liability underwriter to join our team based in our NY office. We are looking for a hard-working teammate who values collaborative culture and is focused on building a portfolio based on profitability over top-line growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Continue to establish BHSI’s presence as a leader in the LPL market
  • Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships
  • Underwrite complex and challenging risks while developing creative solutions for our partners
  • Execute on underwriting strategy focused on profitable growth of the overall portfolio
  • Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace
  • Effectively communicate BHSI’s value proposition to brokers and customers
  • Work closely with our in-house claims team to help create a positive and transparent experience for our customers
  • Collaborate with teammates across all product lines
  • Up to 30% travel will be required


Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • Strong technical skills in Lawyers Professional Liability
  • Experienced marketing to large, specialized brokers
  • Proven client development experience
  • Collaborative and team-focused mentality
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-10+ years of experience underwriting Lawyers Professional Liability

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 is from $125,000 to $200,000, 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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