Who We Are:

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:

The Transactional Liability team provides insurance in connection with Mergers & Acquisitions and other transactions, including Warranty and Indemnity Insurance and Tax Insurance. In this role, the W&I Underwriter will collaborate with our Transactional Liability team to execute Warranty and Indemnity Insurance policies across a wide range of industry sectors. Responsibilities will include: marketing to and building relationships with insurance brokers and customers; exercising good judgement to assess and analyze risks and offer appropriate indications; managing and evaluating due diligence and negotiating policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Review transaction materials to understand target company profiles and provide preliminary terms
Underwrite M&A transactions and draft W&I policies in an expedient and thoughtful manner, focusing on the diligence process and the scope of the warranties
Draft and negotiate W&I insurance policies
Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity
Maintain awareness of the competitive environment in, and the unique risk profile of, the product line
Establish, develop and expand broker and customer relationships

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Prior experience underwriting W&I insurance
Legal, accounting, tax or M&A background preferred, but not required
Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Careful attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and desire to build industry relationships

BHSI Offers:

A company with a truly unique opportunity and value proposition in the marketplace.
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

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