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Surety Underwriting Specialist

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Full time
About Us

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a leading provider of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance solutions. As a strategic and trusted insurance partner, we offer a broad range of coverages and exceptional service to customers and brokers worldwide.

Our Culture

We are a values-based organization that prioritizes respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion. Our diverse team is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member can contribute and grow. We strive to build a culture that values individual excellence and teamwork.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking an Underwriting Technician to join our Surety team in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. As an Underwriting Technician, you will work closely with our underwriting team to support production and related underwriting efforts. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing documents and information related to new business opportunities.
  • Assisting with agency appointments, powers of attorney, indemnity, and other required agreements.
  • Creating and maintaining account and bond files.
  • Reviewing bond request forms and supporting documents to calculate and book new, renewal, and bond close-outs.
  • Communicating regularly and effectively with broker partners and other BHSI teammates both verbally and in writing.
  • Working collaboratively with broker partners and BHSI teammates to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Minimum 3 years of Surety experience.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • A self-starter mentality and comfort with ambiguity.
  • A commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
  • Proactive and collaborative approach.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word), Web-based, and similar business applications.
What We Offer

BHSI offers a competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates. We provide a dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders. Our organization is purposely non-bureaucratic, embracing simplicity over complexity and emphasizing individual excellence in a team framework.