Casualty Underwriter, AVP or VP

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance • Los Angeles, CA

88d • $150,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Casualty Underwriter to join our West Coast Casualty team based out of our San Francisco or Los Angeles office locations. This role is a great fit for an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to Vice President (VP) level underwriter or broker with at least 8 years' experience working in casualty, ideally in excess casualty or E&S casualty, who is also hard working, intelligent, passionate, and always striving towards excellence. The experienced Casualty underwriter will be responsible for expanding and developing new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business and utilizing underwriting acumen to identify and select sound casualty risks.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years Casualty underwriting or broking experience.
• Strong underwriting acumen.
• Existing broker & customer relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and disciplines.
• Ability to work within a fast paced, customer focused & team environment.
• Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation and presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Casualty book of business which includes primary general liability, lead umbrella, and excess liability for various classes (e.g. General Casualty, Energy, Transportation, and Products).
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships in the Western Region.
• Work closely with loss control, claims, and legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
• Maintain a profitable renewal book.

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
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees