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Small Commercial Senior Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, boston, remote, United States


Small Commercial Underwriter or Senior Underwriter

Base pay range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year. This new position will be based in Atlanta, Boston, New York, or Chicago.

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for a Small Commercial Underwriter or Senior Underwriter to join our Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial team. This role is ideal for an experienced Small Commercial Underwriter with a minimum of 3 years of property and casualty lines underwriting, preferably in a surplus lines environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting General Liability and Property business and will play a key role in growing the new E&S Small Commercial product. You should expect to travel on a monthly basis, depending on business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the build-out and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial book of business.
  • Actively manage the evaluation, selection, and pricing of small commercial accounts.
  • Proactively interact and maintain relationships with distribution partners and intermediaries.
  • Assist with the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, and policy forms for expansion opportunities.
  • Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

  • 3 years of minimum prior Small Commercial insurance experience with an insurance carrier or insurance broking firm.
  • Technical underwriting skill set with expertise in Property and General Liability.
  • Experience and understanding of policy forms.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

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.
  • Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
  • 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

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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