Vice President, Casualty Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance•Chicago, IL

About The Position

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character. We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world? Learn more about our unique culture [https://bhspecialty.com/career/] and history [https://bhspecialty.com/who-we-are/]. Job Opportunity: BHSI has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical Experienced Casualty Underwriter, VP to join our Central Casualty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of underwriters, evaluating, selecting, and pricing casualty insurance risks, including primary general liability, Umbrella and excess. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical skills, market awareness, and the ability to build relationships with brokers and clients.

Requirements

10+ years of Casualty underwriting experience with a proven track record of results
5+ years of managing a team of underwriters.
Strong underwriting acumen with attention to detail
Exceptional leadership and portfolio management skills
Existing broker & customer relationships
Ability to work within a fast paced, customer focused & team environment.
Experience and strong understanding of policy forms.
Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation and presentation experience.
Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Effectively develop and lead a strong Casualty underwriting team
Work with team to make sound underwriting decisions in accordance with company guidelines and risk appetite.
Analyze new and renewal submissions to determine risk acceptability, coverage terms, and pricing.
Achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
Proactively market & develop strong relationships with brokers and customers.
Work closely with underwriting, loss control, claims, actuarial, and legal teams to assess and manage risk.
Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity.
Ensure team accurately and timely documents underwriting decisions and communications.