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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · 1 week ago

Vice President, Emerging Technology

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$275K/yr - $325K/yr

15+ years exp

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner providing a broad range of commercial insurance coverages. They are seeking a visionary leader to establish and lead the Emerging Technology team focused on building AI capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that provide business impact.

Financial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and lead the enterprise AI team, aligning with business goals and technology vision

Build and scale internal AI (Predictive AI / GenAI / Agentic AI) capabilities, including platforms, tools, and talent development

Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact AI use cases across business functions

Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, and Cybersecurity to ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and integrated

Serve as a thought leader and internal evangelist for responsible AI adoption and innovation

Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI use, model transparency, and risk management

Collaborate with functional leaders to embed AI into core business processes and decision-making

Oversee vendor partnerships, open-source contributions, and external collaborations in the AI ecosystem

Monitor emerging trends in AI and assess their relevance and applicability to the company

Develop and manage a roadmap for AI capability maturity, including KPIs and success metrics

Lead cross-functional teams of software engineers and product managers to deliver AI solutions

Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy standards in AI implementations

Represent the company in industry forums and with external stakeholders on AI topics

Foster a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and innovation in AI

Help align AI initiatives with the specific needs and goals of the business

Ensure AI solutions comply with industry regulations, including data privacy and security standards relevant to the insurance industry

Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and actuarial teams to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance risk assessment, claims processing, and customer experience

Partner with regulatory and compliance teams to navigate the evolving landscape of AI regulations in the insurance industry

Foster relationships with industry bodies, regulatory agencies, and external partners to stay ahead of emerging trends and regulatory changes

Qualification

AI strategy executionMachine LearningInsurance industry knowledgeData privacy lawsVendor managementCommunicationLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsContinuous learning

Required

Minimum 15 years' experience leading and managing a high performing engineering teams

Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-level AI strategies, ideally within regulated industries such as insurance or financial services

General familiarity with underwriting, claims, actuarial models, and regulatory frameworks specific to the property and casualty insurance industry

Strong foundation in AI, Machine Learning, and GenAI technologies, including model development, Large Language Models, deployment, and lifecycle management

Experience collaborating with enterprise and business architecture teams to ensure scalable, secure, and integrated AI solutions

Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GLBA, CCPA), model transparency, and ethical AI practices relevant to insurance

Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders, technology functions, compliance, and data teams to drive AI adoption and innovation

Experience managing AI vendors, open-source tools, and external partnerships to accelerate capability development

Ability to lead organizational change, upskill teams, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning

Strong skills in identifying, prioritizing, and quantifying the value of AI use cases aligned with business objectives

Excellent communication and storytelling skills to influence executive stakeholders and represent the organization in industry forums

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.

Founded in 2013

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.bhspecialty.com

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