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    Experienced Casualty Underwriter Chicago, IL/Houston, TX - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPEC INS

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    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 Hathaways 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?Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Casualty Underwriter to join the team in Chicago.

    We are seeking an individual who is hard-working, intelligent, and passionate and who is always striving toward excellence.

    The position will be responsible for expanding and developing new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, marketing to distribution channels, prequalifying new business, and utilizing underwriting acumen to select sound casualty risks & form opinions of risks.


    Duties & Responsibilities:
    Develop and grow the Casualty book of business which includes primary general liability, umbrella, and excess liability for various classes (e.g. General Casualty, Energy, Transportation, and Products).Lead customer meetings for new and renewal business.
    Establish, develop, and expand retail broker and customer relationships in the Central Region.
    Work closely with loss control, actuary, claims, and legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.


    Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:


    5-10+ years of casualty underwriting experience (min 5 years years of experience with customer meetings (min 5 years).Existing Marsh, Willis, and Aon relationships.

    Technical underwriting skill set.
    Ability to work within a fast-paced, customer-focused, team environment.
    Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation and presentation experience.
    Willingness to travel 3-4 times per quarter.
    BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.


    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.


    NOTE:
    Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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