Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · 3 months ago
AVP or VP, Homeowners Underwriter
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner providing a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance. They are seeking an experienced underwriter to manage and grow the Excess & Surplus Lines U.S. Homeowners program, focusing on underwriting, analytics, and portfolio management.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for the management and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines U.S. Homeowners program book of business
Assist with the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, pricing, and policy forms for new program opportunities
Perform annual underwriting audits on existing Homeowners programs
Proactively interact and maintain relationships with Program Administrator partners and intermediaries
Identify and develop new Homeowners program pipelines and manage renewal retention to meet and exceed financial plans
Actively manage the evaluation, selection, and pricing of Homeowners portfolio
Collaborate with Claims and Legal teams to evaluate and update coverage forms; Operations and Legal teams to develop operational and compliance standards
Create, evaluate, and interpret data from various reports and adjust the portfolio accordingly
Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of prior U.S. Homeowners experience with an insurance carrier
Technical underwriting or pricing skill set with expertise in Homeowners line of business
Experience and understanding of Homeowners pricing and policy forms
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Advanced Excel skills
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
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a company providing risk solutions and claims care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter J. Eastwood
President & Chief Executive Officer
Joe Saab
Vice President, Head of Executive and Professional Lines, Middle East
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