Commercial Surety Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Full time
Job Opportunity: Senior Underwriter for Commercial Surety

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a seasoned Senior Underwriter to join our team in a key role for our Commercial Surety business. This position will be responsible for underwriting commercial surety accounts, analyzing credit quality, and making sound decisions regarding terms, conditions, and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite commercial surety accounts, including pre-qualifying new business and analyzing credit quality
  • Develop and grow the commercial surety book of business within the region
  • Establish and develop relationships with brokers and customers
  • Review and analyze RFPs, contracts, and bond forms for large, sophisticated projects
  • Develop marketing plans to drive business growth
Requirements:
  • At least 5 years of underwriting experience in the commercial surety space
  • Credit assessment skills and strong negotiation abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team environment and manage relationships with brokers and customers
About BHSI:

BHSI is a strategic and trusted insurance partner, providing a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. We value diversity, respect, and integrity, and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all team members to bring their best selves to work.

We are a values-based organization that prioritizes individual excellence, teamwork, and simplicity over complexity. If you are a motivated and experienced underwriter looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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