Berkshire Hathaway - Atlanta, GA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Atlanta, GA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking an experienced Property Underwriter to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As a strategic and trusted insurance partner, BHSI provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service to our customers and brokers around the world. Our organization is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion, which define our culture and how we conduct business. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that allows all team members to contribute and be recognized for their efforts. In this role, the Property Underwriter will be responsible for developing business within distribution channels, prequalifying accounts, and utilizing underwriting expertise to select property risks that align with the company's risk appetite. The successful candidate will be hard-working, intelligent, and passionate about their work, always striving for excellence. This position requires the ability to expand and develop new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and customers. The Property Underwriter will also be tasked with building and managing a property book of business, which includes both primary and excess layers, while establishing and nurturing broker and customer relationships. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying and prequalifying new business opportunities, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where quick decision-making is essential. The Property Underwriter will underwrite Fire and CAT exposures, ensuring that all underwriting integrity is maintained throughout the process. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and build the property book of business which includes primary and excess layers.
  • Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships.
  • Identify and prequalify new business opportunities.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
  • Underwrite Fire and CAT exposures.

Requirements

  • 3+ years property insurance experience.
  • Strong existing broker relationships with a concentration on the retail brokerage community.
  • Strong underwriting acumen.
  • Experience with, and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts.
  • Proven customer relationship experience.
  • Strong understanding of CAT peril modeling/pricing.
  • Strong collaboration and team building skills.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience.

Benefits

  • 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 other stakeholders.
  • A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
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