Inland Marine Underwriter, Motor Truck Cargo

Job Description

Job Description

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:

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for a Motor Truck Cargo, Inland Marine Underwriter to join us in the Chicago office.

Join us in the Marine team as you’ll get to work with a highly collaborative and close-knit underwriting team. This is a great environment for you to continue building momentum in your underwriting career and work with a knowledgeable team with deep expertise in Marine. We are looking for talented individuals to help grow our portfolio and to work closely with our team as we strive for efficient, accretive growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and continue to build the Transportation sector within the Inland Marine book of business, with a focus on the Motor Truck Cargo (MTC) product line, working closely with Midwest Marine leadership in the Chicago office
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships working independently and in conjunction with other BHSI product lines
• Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3-5+ years P&C insurance underwriting experience
• Experience with Inland Marine lines and background in MTC underwriting are strongly preferred
• Strong existing broker relationships
• Experience and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts and AAIS
• Experience marketing to specialized brokers
• Strong collaboration and team building skills
• Must be entrepreneurial and a self-starter
• Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications, and presentation 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.
• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

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