AVP or VP, Homeowners Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance • Boston, MA

84d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriter to join the Excess & Surplus Lines U.S. Homeowners team in the Boston office location. The ideal candidate has experience with Homeowners underwriting, analytics or pricing experience, preferably in a surplus lines environment. We seek an individual who understands the inner workings of a profit & loss statement (P&L) and has strong portfolio management skills. Depending on relevant skills and experience, we are open to hiring this individual at either the Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP) level.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of prior U.S. Homeowners experience with an insurance carrier.
• Technical underwriting or pricing skill set with expertise in Homeowners line of business.
• Experience and understanding of Homeowners pricing and policy forms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines U.S. Homeowners program book of business.
• Assist with the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, pricing, and policy forms for new program opportunities.
• Perform annual underwriting audits on existing Homeowners programs.
• Proactively interact and maintain relationships with Program Administrator partners and intermediaries.
• Identify and develop new Homeowners program pipelines and manage renewal retention to meet and exceed financial plans.
• Actively manage the evaluation, selection, and pricing of Homeowners portfolio.
• Collaborate with Claims and Legal teams to evaluate and update coverage forms; Operations and Legal teams to develop operational and compliance standards.
• Create, evaluate, and interpret data from various reports and adjust the portfolio accordingly.
• Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees