Berkshire Hathaway Hiring for Underwriter, Inland Marine at Chicago, IL Full Time

Chicago, IL

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. 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 and history.

Job Opportunity: 

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (‘BHSI’) has an exciting opportunity for an Inland Marine Underwriter in Chicago. This position is a great fit for a 3+ year, experienced underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities and underwriting knowledge and grow a book of business. We are seeking an individual who is hard working, team oriented, passionate and always striving towards excellence. Ideally, the candidate will have some experience in Inland Marine lines (including Contractors’ Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo). The title of the role will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and build the Inland Marine book of business, with a focus on the Midwest region.
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships working independently and in conjunction with other BHSI product lines.
• Underwrite and grow the book of business.
• Prequalify new business.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3-5+ years insurance experience.
• Inland underwriting, and appetite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong existing broker relationships.
• Strong underwriting acumen.
• Experience and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts.
• Experience marketing to specialized brokers.
• Proven client development experience.
• Basic understanding of CAT peril modeling/pricing.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Must be entrepreneurial and a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications, 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.

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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