Experienced Financial Institutions Underwriter

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Full time
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:

BHSI has an exciting opportunity on our Executive & Professional team for an experienced Financial Institutions Underwriter to join our East Region team in our New York or Boston office. We are seeking a hard-working teammate who values a collaborative culture and is focused on profitability over top-line growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Build and manage a book of business that is consistent with the team's focus on profitable growth
  • Expand on existing broker and customer relationships and develop new ones
  • Underwrite efficiently without sacrificing discipline, diligence, and quality service
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with agility and decisiveness
  • Underwrite complex and challenging risks while developing creative solutions for our partners
  • Understand market conditions and how to respond as they evolve
  • 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
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
  • Financial Institution underwriting experience
  • Strong technical skills in financial and stock analysis
  • Solid understanding of policy forms and coverage
  • Network of strong broker and client relationships
  • A collaborative and team-focused mentality
  • Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience
  • Willingness to travel
  • BA/BS 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 $105K to $185K, 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 Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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