Underwriting Technician Technical Property, London
London, United Kingdom
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 Underwriting Technician in London, who will have responsibility for ensuring the Technical Property Team are suitably enabled to transact business effectively, through accurate timely and complete recording of data, investigation of issues and relevant engagement with external & internal stakeholders. As a contributor to process and system-based improvements in support of the Underwriting team, the role will have significant involvement with the Operations department. The Underwriting Technician will be a key driver of task migration to our operational support area through identifying suitable tasks, training and feedback. As part of a growing business, cross-functional collaborative initiatives will form an ongoing part of the role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist underwriters with account recording workflow management Pool Re and The Source (UW platform)
- Catastrophe modelling requests via modelling platform (CMR)
- Maintain and manage reporting suite for workflow and forecasting for Technical Property Team
- Work closely with operations support (Xceedance) to ensure consistent and accurate booking information
- Monitor and manage Underwriting file integrity
- Support management in producing and monitoring portfolio and facility metrics
- Work with internal and external stakeholders in the reporting and resolution of accounts receivable queries
- Represent the Operations function within the Underwriting team
- Observe and capture requirements for process improvements, software integration or task migration
- Coordinate with other UK property UTs to ensure business continuity
- Assist Underwriting Managers for the Technical Property Team with data management, oversight reporting and task completion
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Ideally 2 years commercial insurance experience preferred
- Being able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with highly confidential information
- Understanding of underwriting practices throughout the policy life cycle
- Must be proactive and able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to support and build workflow and process
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills must have exceptional attention to detail.
- Minimum of A-level experience, or equivalent experience
- Excellent competency in MS Office applications
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
To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining why this would be the perfect role for you to hr.europe@bhspecialty.com
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
Visit our website at www.bhspecialty.com