Senior Underwriter, Executive & Professional, Commercial Lines

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity in our Executive and Professional Liability division for a Senior Underwriter to join the Commercial Lines (Public) team based in either of our Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York City offices. In this role you will focus on developing broker relationships, prequalifying new business opportunities, managing existing portfolio of business, and growing a book of business in our West region. The Senior Underwriter will be actively involved with Management in the building of the platform and product offering. You will handle day-to-day responsibilities as a public company Senior Underwriter. Tasks will include marketing to distribution channels, utilize underwriting acumen to select sound underwriting risks and form opinion of risk. Expand and develop new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and clients. We are a team of highly experienced people who knows and values the insurance business and are committed to it. We are integrated and focused on efficiency and responsiveness. Leveraging our collective strengths, we focus on outstanding service by hiring the right people. We invite you to apply if you are interested and would like to learn more about the opportunity!

Requirements

4 to 7 years of experience underwriting or broking financial lines for public companies, private or non-profit entities, or financial institutions.
Demonstrated understanding of financial analysis and financial markets.
Foundational to high level of understanding of policy forms and coverage types including: Directors and Officers Liability, Errors and Omissions, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability and Fidelity.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and build upon a book of business that is consistent with the team’s strategic focus.
Expand on broker and customer relationships.
Underwrite to complex and challenging risks while developing creative solutions for our partners without sacrificing discipline, diligence, or portfolio strength.
Effectively communicate BHSI’s value proposition to brokers and customers.
Collaborate with teammates across all product lines, help create a positive experience for our customers.

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.