Job Opportunity :
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Property Underwriter located in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle office.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing business within distribution channels, prequalifying accounts, and utilizing underwriting acumen to select property risks within company’s risk appetite.
Expand and develop new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and customers.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Develop and build the property book of business which includes primary and excess layers.
- Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships.
- Identify and prequalify new business.
- Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
- Underwrite Fire and CAT exposures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience :
- 10+ years property insurance experience.
- Strong existing broker relationships with a concentration on the retail brokerage community.
- Strong underwriting acumen.
- Experience with, and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts.
- Proven customer relationship experience.
- Strong understanding of CAT peril modeling / pricing.
- Strong collaboration and team building skills.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience.
BHSI Offers :
- 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.
The base salary range for this position in California is $175,000 to $200,000, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience.
We value our teammates both their capabilities and character as demonstrated by our amazing culture.