Experienced Construction Underwriter
About The Position
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Professional Liability Underwriter with 5+ years of experience. Position based ideally in either New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco or Atlanta. This role is open to candidates at the Sr Underwriter, AVP or VP levels. We are seeking an individual who is hard working, intellectually curious, passionate and who is always striving towards excellence. Candidate must have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and disciplines. Day to day responsibilities include 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 construction professional risks.
Requirements
- 5+ years marketing facing underwriting experience ideally in design (A&E), construction professional, or environmental underwriting experience.
- Strong underwriting acumen.
- Existing regional wholesale and retail broker relationships and/or proven ability to develop same
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications and presentation experience.
- BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow the Construction Professional book of business which includes primary and excess, practice and project specific Contractors Professional and Protective Liability (CPPI) policy.
- Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships nationwide.
- Work closely with underwriting, 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.
- Travel up to 20% of the time.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
