Underwriting Technician, Executive and Professional Lines
BHSI, New York, NY, United States
Who are we?
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.
Job Opportunity Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician to join the Executive and Professional Lines Underwriting team based in our New York office. The Underwriting Technician (UT) will play a critical role while supporting the Executive and Professional Lines underwriting team and will perform tasks to directly support the underwriting process including pre‑quote, pre‑bind, bind and post bind transactions. The UT will also have the opportunity to work directly with all departments within our organization while coordinating information flow and operational support, as well working with our external broker partners by supporting the teams’ marketing and policy issuance efforts.
Essential Job Functions
Support underwriters with all activities related to account development
Build files and ensure file integrity
Coordinate policy issuance and liaise with Operations team
Triage broker submissions and ensure all required underwriting data is accurate
Draft quotes and binders and review with underwriters
Correspond with brokers; follow up on outstanding information
Act as a liaison to the Operations Group
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
2‑5 years of insurance experience
General understanding of policy construction and the policy issuance process
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Careful attention to detail
Must be proactive and able to work within a team environment
Self‑starter; ability to support and build workflow and process
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
College diploma, University degree or equivalent experience
Strong competency in MS Office applications
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.
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
The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture. NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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Job Opportunity Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician to join the Executive and Professional Lines Underwriting team based in our New York office. The Underwriting Technician (UT) will play a critical role while supporting the Executive and Professional Lines underwriting team and will perform tasks to directly support the underwriting process including pre‑quote, pre‑bind, bind and post bind transactions. The UT will also have the opportunity to work directly with all departments within our organization while coordinating information flow and operational support, as well working with our external broker partners by supporting the teams’ marketing and policy issuance efforts.
Essential Job Functions
Support underwriters with all activities related to account development
Build files and ensure file integrity
Coordinate policy issuance and liaise with Operations team
Triage broker submissions and ensure all required underwriting data is accurate
Draft quotes and binders and review with underwriters
Correspond with brokers; follow up on outstanding information
Act as a liaison to the Operations Group
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
2‑5 years of insurance experience
General understanding of policy construction and the policy issuance process
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Careful attention to detail
Must be proactive and able to work within a team environment
Self‑starter; ability to support and build workflow and process
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
College diploma, University degree or equivalent experience
Strong competency in MS Office applications
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.
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
The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture. NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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