Experienced Property Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•Chicago, IL

22h•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriter to join the U.S. Central Region Property team based in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and underwriting property business across the U.S. Central region marketplace and play a pivotal role in growing the General Property portfolio. The individual will analyze property risk exposures of new and renewal business to make sound underwriting decisions. Additionally, the underwriter will be responsible for profitably developing and growing the portfolio through production and marketing calls with brokers and customers. The title of the role will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Requirements

5+ years commercial insurance experience
Strong existing broker relationships
Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail
Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts
Strong collaboration and team building skills
Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience
Willing to travel
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Solicit and underwrite new and renewal property submissions
Grow the property book of business, which includes quota share, primary, and excess layer structures
Participate as an advocate for the business and take ownership of the success of the property portfolio
Develop and expand broker and customer relationships with integrity, working both independently and in conjunction with other BHSI product lines
Analyze information relating to catastrophe modelling, engineer reports, valuation reports, etc.
Review and approve manuscript policies
Work in a fast-paced, bottom line-oriented environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity

Benefits

A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates
A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders
A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework
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