Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Job overview
The Senior Underwriter, Surety at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance leads underwriting for contract surety clients, impacting the company's surety portfolio quality and growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading underwriting on contract surety portfolios, analyzing credit and financial risks, developing broker relationships, reviewing contracts and bond forms, and contributing to underwriting practices and operations.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $180,000 in Houston, annual bonus eligibility, comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a minimum of 7 years in contract surety underwriting or related financial credit roles, strong financial analysis, credit assessment, negotiation skills, excellent communication, and ability to travel; a BS/BA degree or equivalent experience is required.
Career development
The company offers exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates in a dynamic, action-oriented environment that values individual excellence within a team framework.
Work environment and culture
BHSI promotes a values-based, inclusive culture emphasizing respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion, with a non-bureaucratic, simplicity-focused work environment.
Company information
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a strategic insurance partner offering commercial property, casualty, and specialty coverages globally, backed by Berkshire Hathaway's strong brand and financial strength.
Job location and travel
Preferred location is Houston office but open to candidates anywhere in the Southeast region, with some travel required.
Unique job features
The role offers a chance to make significant contributions to a growing surety organization with a focus on practical, innovative solutions and collaboration in a high ethical standard environment.
Company overview
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, and surety insurance. They generate revenue through premiums collected from policyholders and investment income from their substantial capital reserves. Founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BHSI benefits from the financial strength and stability of its parent company, which is led by renowned investor Warren Buffett. The company is known for its strong underwriting discipline and customer-centric approach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive underwriting experience in contract surety, emphasizing your expertise in credit analysis, risk assessment, and pricing decisions to align with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance's expectations for a senior underwriter.
Showcase your strong relationship-building skills with brokers and agents, as well as your ability to handle contract, RFP, and bond form reviews, demonstrating your capacity to contribute to both client growth and operational excellence within the surety team.
Apply through multiple channels including Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect proactively with underwriting professionals and team members in the surety division at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives, expressing admiration for their collaborative culture, or asking about their experiences working on innovative surety solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'contract surety underwriting,' 'credit analysis,' 'broker relationship management,' 'risk assessment,' and 'financial analysis' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings effectively.
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