AVP or VP, Small Commercial Underwriting Manager jobs in United States
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ยท 1 month ago

AVP or VP, Small Commercial Underwriting Manager

positionChicago, IL, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$130K/yr - $180K/yr
date8+ years exp

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic insurance partner providing a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance. They are seeking an Underwriting Manager for their Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial team, responsible for underwriting General Liability and Property business while contributing to the growth of the new E&S Small Commercial product.

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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

Qualification

Small Commercial insuranceTechnical underwritingPropertyCasualtyPolicy forms understandingAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

8 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 casualty
Experience and understanding of policy forms
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and organizational 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

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a company providing risk solutions and claims care.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.bhspecialty.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Peter J. Eastwood
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Joe Saab
Vice President, Head of Executive and Professional Lines, Middle East
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