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 a Manager of National Property, UK to join our National Property, UK team in Manchester. Territories of focus include Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and South.

We are seeking an individual who is energized, passionate, collaborative and striving towards excellence. The successful candidate will have the necessary character, relationship building and negotiating skills to further build a profitable book of business within the Large Corporate and Middle Market segments. They will be comfortable leading an experienced underwriting team and working closely with product lines and across all functions. In addition, they will be focused on a positive customer experience, while maintaining sound underwriting discipline.

This position is a great fit for an experienced Property Underwriting Manager or a Senior Property Underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities and underwriting knowledge with an experienced and well-regarded unit within a top global insurance company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead and further develop a team of experienced underwriters in our Manchester office, fostering long-term growth, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.
Build and manage the Property book of business that is consistent with the team’s focus on profitable growth
Establish, develop, and expand on broker and customer relationships including building out our business across the South region
Build a target universe of in appetite business
Underwrite complex and challenging risks while developing creative solutions for our partners
Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating Respect, Integrity and Leadership in the marketplace
Effectively communicate BHSI’s value proposition to brokers and customers
Work closely with our in-house Risk Engineering and Claims teams to help create a positive and transparent experience for our customers
Collaborate with teammates across all Product lines and functions including Operations, Claims, Actuarial, CUO office and Human Resources

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Strong technical skills in Property Underwriting including understanding deployment of Nett Capacity, Natural Catastrophe risk & modelling and profitability metrics
Solid understanding of policy forms and coverage
Network of strong broker and client relationships
Collaborative and team-focused mentality
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Travel Required (principally UK)
10+ years of Commercial Property experience
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

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 organisation

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