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    Underwriter, Environmental - Chicago, United States - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

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    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 (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Underwriter to join our team in Chicago, IL. Qualified candidates will have previous experience in environmental underwriting or have environmental consulting, engineering or regulatory experience with an understanding of Federal/State environmental law.

    The Underwriter position is responsible for managing an existing renewal book of business as well as developing and expanding new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business opportunities and utilizing underwriting acumen to select sound Environmental risks.

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Maintain and develop the Environmental book of business which mainly consists of Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) and Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) business.
    • Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships across respective territories.
    • 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.
    • Travel as required to achieve business goals.
    Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    • 1 - 5 years environmental underwriting experience; or
    • 3-8 year of environmental consulting, environmental engineering or regulatory or similar experience
    • Working knowledge of Federal/State environmental law.
    • Familiarity with Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental reports.
    • Ability to work within a team environment.
    • Proven marketing and communication skills.
    • 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 Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Clicking apply will direct you to our recruiting module within ADP.


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