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 is seeking a Senior Underwriter for our growing Accident and Health Division. The selected candidate will work side by side with our Employer Stop Loss Sales team and be responsible for helping develop and grow relationships with our customers and distribution partners.
We are seeking candidates who have 7+ years of employer stop loss underwriting experience, thrive in a fast-paced collaborative team environment, enjoys working directly with various distribution models and exhibit a thorough understanding of employer stop loss underwriting.
The position is based in Indianapolis, IN; Plymouth Meeting, PA; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; or we will consider remote arrangements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Build and manage an Employer Stop-Loss portfolio with an emphasis on new business sales, renewal persistency, and hitting loss ratio targets
- Work with sales team in a market facing capacity to develop strategic relationships with brokers, TPA’s, and other distribution partners
- Identify and assess the impact of emerging risk and market conditions
- Present rates and recommendations to broker and TPA partners with a consultative approach
- Deliver dependable and timely service while managing daily interactions and pipeline activity
- Act as a mentor and coach for junior underwriters by providing guidance and developmental feedback
- Participate in Underwriting projects and division initiatives as needed
- Recommend and participate in ongoing improvements to support department growth and workflow
- Some travel involved
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of employer stop loss underwriting experience
- Extensive employer stop loss product and market knowledge
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- Strong creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate strong relationships with external partners
- Expertise in a specialty area such as Reference-based Pricing, Native American plans
- Professional demeanor and able to work in a collaborative, fast paced, team-oriented environment
- Expertise in working with ESL Office
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.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- 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
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
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.
