Software Engineer, CAT E&A
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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:
Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) is an innovative and versatile technical team conducting catastrophe risk research and development and providing complex quantitative metrics that inform underwriting decisions. The Software Engineer within the CAT E&A team will play a crucial role in designing and developing end-to-end systems to deploy and run models. This role involves deep cross functional collaboration with business, product, and data science teams, while driving successful project outcomes. Not only will you focus on backend development, but another dimension to the role also demands some expertise with building data pipelines, data manipulation, and so forth.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with application engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders in building and maintaining existing software to support existing platforms.
Work with the team to help develop our technical platform to be more user-friendly and seamless, with an emphasis on bringing the various individual models together in a more uniform framework.
Understand and assist with the development of AI and machine learning related projects that are underway.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and evolution of our platform.
Help drive technology and architecture decisions along with mentoring teammates.
Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, reliable systems.
Write maintainable and well-tested code along with designing the system.
Build robust data pipelines, perform data analysis, and deploy models.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
Minimum three years of relevant experience in software engineering, data engineering, or ML engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, or SciPy) or R is required.
Previous experience in building Batch or Streaming Data and ML pipelines is preferred.
Proficiency in building and working with APIs is preferred.
Exposure to GIS libraries, PostGIS, GDAL is preferred.
Experience with both streaming and batch processing of data is preferred.
Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
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
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.
The base salary range for this position in California is from $115,000 - $155,000 along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
Wholesale Property Underwriter: Senior Underwriter / AVP / VP
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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 in either our Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA office for a detail-oriented and analytical Property Underwriter with 6+ years of experience, preferably in the Wholesale / Excess & Surplus (E&S) property insurance market. This role involves evaluating and qualifying property insurance submissions, with a focus on CAT-exposed risks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and skilled at building strong relationships with brokers to identify and pursue profitable underwriting opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Review and assess property insurance submissions for completeness, accuracy, and risk acceptability.
Analyze CAT-exposed property risks and determine appropriate pricing and coverage terms.
Collaborate with brokers to understand market opportunities and develop tailored insurance solutions.
Maintain underwriting discipline while achieving business growth and profitability goals.
Document underwriting thought process & decisions; maintain accurate records in internal systems.
Stay current on industry trends & (re)insurer financial results.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
6+ years of property underwriting experience, preferably in the Wholesale and/or E&S market.
Strong understanding of CAT-exposed property business, competitive landscape, and risk assessment.
Proven ability to evaluate complex submissions and make sound underwriting decisions.
Demonstrate ability and understanding of location-level and peril-level underwriting.
Experience with Shared & Layered accounts (both primary and excess participations) and manuscript policy forms is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with brokers and internal teams.
Proficiency in underwriting tools and systems; familiarity with CAT modeling software and terminology is required.
Proven customer relationship experience.
Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience.
Willingness to travel.
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 in both Boston and Atlanta is $125,000 to $250,000, 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.
Part-Time Field Sales Representative
Atlanta, GA job
Pay Rate: $23.00 hourly + mileage reimbursement + phone stipend + sales commission
Part-Time Schedule: 5 evenings/week - Hours: 4:05pm to 9:00pm
About the Role: As a Field Sales Representative, we're preparing you to succeed in more than just your current position. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on challenges, loves to connect with people, and is eager to earn extra income. This role will provide you with the foundational education and experience needed for all future sales career growth.
We are not saving lives. We are saving technology. But imagine your life without technology.
Here's what you can expect to do: Our Field Sales Representative are the heroes at the forefront of our commitment to Serve, Solve, Sellâ„¢. We'll kick things off with paid training -setting you up for success to work independently in the field. You will be trained in all our products and be able to deliver interactive sales opportunities that will teach communication skills, negotiation tactics and problem solving. Coaching, mentoring and ongoing learning opportunities will keep you on track and tech-savvy. Once in the field, you'll consistently demonstrate our Serve, Solve, Sell model below:
· Serve:
o Meet customers in-home, in-office, or wherever they are. Asurion will pre-schedule customer interactions, so you have the opportunity to effectively meet and surpass your sales targets.
o Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire interaction, always prioritizing the customer first.
· Solve:
o Utilize your expertise to address and resolve customers' tech issues, provide an understandable solution, regardless of their tech knowledge
o Ensure customers leave with a resolution that works and a product that addresses their future tech needs.
· Sell:
o Leverage Asurion's growing range of products to offer tailored solutions to customers.
o Listen actively to identify customer needs and position products uniquely to meet those needs.
o You'll use strong negotiation and communications skills - you know how to make a smooth pivot, and are highly motivated to get it right and make the appropriate sale
Here's what you'll bring to the team:
· Comfortable working in a sales environment with set targets
· A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record with at least 1 year driving experience
· A personal vehicle (excluding motorcycles). Customer service appointments are located in neighborhoods and cities surrounding your inventory warehouse. The maximum expected travel distance is 120 miles, one-way.
· Work a varied 5-day week schedule designed to meet customers on their timeline -this will include evenings, weekends and holidays
· A personal cellphone to keep in the know while on the job
· Must be comfortable working around household pets
· Efficient, adaptable, goal-oriented and persuasive communication skills
· Open-minded with a passion for learning a wide range of skills that will carry through a variety of career paths
· Naturally outgoing individual who thrives in human interaction
· Note: Work hours may vary based on business needs and market demand. While a standard schedule is provided, flexibility may be required.
We take care of you (benefits/perks):
· Base hourly rate is guaranteed for all hours worked and paid bi-weekly. Earned pay can now be accessed early!
· Uncapped commissions based on your sales performance paid bi-weekly
· Mileage reimbursement based on IRS guidelines paid weekly
· 35 dollar phone stipend paid monthly
· 3 weeks paid training where your success is our top priority
Get to know us: Click to see our day in the life video. Asurion is a global tech solutions industry leader that creates a work culture where employees are valued, regardless of their level or position. Our products and services help 350M+ customers worldwide (more than Netflix and Hulu combined). Through interactions with customers, our experts demonstrate integrity in serving, solving and selling with expectations to listen to the customer's needs, provide accurate information and conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with Asurion's values.
Health and safety measures:
At Asurion, employee health and safety are our top priority. Meeting customers at their homes creates a great customer experience. So, we work hard to ensure all employees feel safe doing their work.
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Auto-ApplySenior Claims Examiner, A&E
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Senior Claims Examiner on our Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability team. At BHSI, our claims professionals are an integral part of our business. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in the Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, or Plymouth Meeting office. This position is a great opportunity for practicing lawyers looking to transition out of a law firm as well as claim professionals with professional liability claims experience.
In this role, the Senior Claims Examiner will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust all facets of Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims in a highly collaborative team environment, dedicated to best in class claims handling.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Manage and adjust Architects & Engineers Professional Liability claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring the highest level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
* Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution while advising internal partners and meeting with clients and brokers
* Collaborate and partner with the insured and broker in the handling and adjudication of claims.
* Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate coverage positions effectively.
* Conduct, coordinate, and proactively handle the investigation process and ensure timely resolution of claims.
* Directly and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as necessary.
* Evaluate information related to coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
* Draft reports, set reserves within authority, or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
* Travel to conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* College degree required. JD preferred.
* 5+ years of professional liability claim handling experience or matching equivalency; and be able to demonstrate techincal competence in the handling of specialized claims.
* Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills.
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or be willing to obtain, the required licenses.
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 from $120,000.00 to $140,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills 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.
Wind Risk Engineer
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 is seeking an analytical and technically minded, passionate Engineer or Senior Engineer with expertise in wind vulnerability assessment and risk modeling to join our Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team. CAT E&A is an innovative and versatile technical team conducting catastrophe risk evaluations, developing independent solutions and models, and providing quantitative insured loss metrics that inform underwriting decisions. The successful candidate will join the team responsible for conducting research and developing solutions for catastrophe risk assessment and should have strong research and development experience with catastrophe models or other risk assessment tools. Primary duties will involve research and development of internal views for hurricane wind risks. Contributions include undertaking wind and other perils risk evaluation using vendor models and internal models, assisting with individual underwriting decisions, and performing risk accumulation analyses. We welcome applicants at both the Engineer and Senior Engineer levels. Title and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. The role can be based in our San Ramon, CA, Boston, MA, or Atlanta, GA office. Duties & Responsibilities: * Conduct research on wind vulnerability of buildings and other structures for the development of internal catastrophe models. * Conduct global wind risk evaluation using vendor models and internal models. * Explain wind risk modeling concepts and results to underwriters to inform risk underwriting decisions. * Conduct periodic training for underwriters. * Work with our team to incorporate BHSI's view of risk into catastrophe modeling tools and platform. * Contribute to all aspects of natural catastrophe analytics. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: * PhD degree in Civil or Wind Engineering, or related discipline * Strong understanding of wind engineering and design of buildings and other structures for wind. Previous catastrophe modeling and wind vulnerability assessment experience is a plus * Knowledge of probability and statistics. * Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, SQL) * Proficiency in geospatial analytics * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Highly motivated, detail oriented, and team player 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 $110,000 to $150,000, 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.
OnBase Systems Engineer
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 an OnBase Systems Engineer to join their Technology Team supporting the creation, administration and maintenance of multiple workflows supporting the organization. BHSI is leveraging Hyland's OnBase for its global document repository and is looking to expand our use of the product to enhance its Workflow and WorkView solutions to support our Global Claim and Underwriting operational needs. The ideal candidate will be based out of our Boston, Chicago, or Atlanta office and will be an experienced solution developer with deep electronic document management experience, Workflow and WorkView development skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Administration, Configuration, and Maintenance of document routing workflows to facilitate automation
* Workflow and WorkView solution administration, design, development and deployment
* Code migrations and environment maintenance
* Technical project and program management
* Reporting and Dashboard Design
* Participate in business ideation, problem solving and solutioning, and Strategic Planning sessions
* Participate in business requirements sessions
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years experience in Workflow Creation and Administration
* 5+ years experience in WorkView design
* Hyland OnBase Advanced Certified Workflow Administrator - OACWA a plus
* Hyland OnBase Work View Certification - OCWC a plus
* Hyland OnBase API Certification - OCAPI a plus
* Knowledge in Hyland Cloud, Hyland OnBase Administration, Unity Client, Thick Client, Configuration Client, Work View, OnBase Studio and development a plus.
* Strong competence in working with relational databases, XML files, data analysis, SQL scripting, data mapping and system integration.
* 5+ years project coordination and release management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, subject matter experts and vendor resources.
* Hands on style with strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
* Experience with Microsoft products including Outlook
* Insurance Industry Operational Experience a plus.
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 in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta is $125,000 to $155,000, 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.
Inland Marine Underwriter, Contractors Equipment
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Contractors Equipment (CE), Inland Marine Underwriter to join us in the US based team office. We are flexible as to which BHSI office this role is fulfilled out of, NYC, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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 Contractors Equipment line within the Inland Marine book of business, working closely with our CE leader who is based in NYC
* 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:
* 2-5+ years P&C insurance underwriting experience
* Experience with Inland Marine lines and background in Contractors' Equipment 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
Casualty Risk Control Engineer
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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 well-rounded risk control professional to support our growing and diverse Casualty business, including Manufacturing, Products, Retail, Real Estate, Energy and Transportation accounts, concentrating on General Liability, Auto Liability and Excess/Umbrella lines of business. The position reports directly to the VP Casualty Risk Control, however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting Team(s). In support of our North America region, the following BHSI office locations will be considered: Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Other BHSI office locations will be considered for the right candidate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Evaluate complex technical risks and exposures that could impact a wide book of business
Create content and other resources to address emerging and changing issues
Support the underwriting process through individual risk assessments and technical research
Lead customer visits for the purposes of improving our knowledge of the risk
Participate in customer and broker meetings to strengthen our relationships and deliver our value add proposition
Support other lines of business as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
10+ years of strong experience working in safety engineering, risk management and/or loss control disciplines
Advanced knowledge of exposures and controls in casualty lines of business with a strong technical background in one or more industries, including products, transportation, and general casualty lines
High aptitude for technical writing and verbal communication, including presentation experience
Have a strong desire to build something that adds long-term value to a forever business
Be confident that you will thrive in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment with limited direction
Have commitment to diligence, creativity and ability to collaborate with all levels and all disciplines
Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions while maintaining integrity and quality standards
Ability to work within an office environment and remotely depending on business needs
Ability to travel - up 30% of time, largely self-directed, across North America
BS Degree in Engineering, Science, Risk Management, Safety or equivalent field desirable
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 in locations listed above is $130,000 - $175,000, 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.
Auto-ApplySenior Claims Auditor, Medical Stop Loss
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Medical Stop Loss Senior Claims Auditor with knowledge of employer group health insurance, managed care, and direct medical claims products. This position will work with our Third-Party Administrator's (TPA's) daily with interaction with several other areas in our Medical Stop-Loss Division. The position is preferably located in our Indianapolis or Plymouth Meeting, PA office. We are open to candidates who could work from out Atlanta or Boston office as well.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Audit specific and aggregate claims for assigned complex blocks of business
* Audit and process claim reimbursements
* Verify claims are paid in accordance with the plan document and reimbursable under the Stop Loss policy
* Verify participant and dependent eligibility
* Maintain and exceed targeted claims accuracy standards
* Maintain accurate and detailed information for each file
* Conduct implementation calls for newly sold groups
* Review and approve plan documents and plan amendments
* Initiate and further cost containment opportunities
* Audit program business claims across several lines within our Accident & Health Division
* Assist management with implementation calls for new business sold
* Set and adjust reserves
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* Minimum of 5+ years' experience examining and auditing medical stop loss claims
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
* Knowledge of group insurance, managed care, and direct medical claims products
* Demonstrate excellent mathematical, communication and customer service skills
* Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
* Detail/results-oriented
* Strong analytical skills
* Excellent customer service
* Knowledge of COB, Medicare, HIPAA, CPT, ICD9/ICD10, and interpretation of employer group health plan benefits
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting or exceeding established turn-around-time, production, and accuracy standards
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
NOTE: 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.
The base salary range for this position is from $70,000 - $80,000 along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's actual salary is commensurate with experience as determined by their relevant skills, experience, and geographical location. We value our teammates - both their capabilities and character - as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
Senior Risk Engineer, Construction
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Senior Risk Engineer specializing in the Property Construction segment supporting our rapidly growing Builder's Risk business. The position reports directly to the VP Risk Control, Energy and Construction, North America however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting Team(s). Ideally, candidates would be located near an existing North American BHSI office in New York, Atlanta, or Toronto.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Support the Builder's Risk underwriting teams globally.
* Conduct technical desktop construction project reviews for the purposes of informing our underwriting teams so that we can underwrite risks profitably
* Attend occasional site visits for the purposes of improving our knowledge of the risk
* Support other lines of business as needed
* Communicate effectively with other risk engineers, the Underwriting team, the Valuation team, and the Claims team
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with customers when discussing findings, recommendations or seeking clarification while participating at site visits, or customer meetings, while being cognizant that we are representing BHSI in the marketplace
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* 7 years (+) in both field and account engineering related to property construction insurance
* Extensive experience across a variety of project types / occupancies
* High degree of experience with both EAR and CAR project types
* Highly skilled in effective professional communication, both written and verbal
* Strong knowledge of project safety practices
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.
The base salary range for this position in New York is from $120K to $175k, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills 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
Senior Catastrophe Analyst
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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:
At BHSI, you'll work with our growing Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team to determine and present BHSI's view of the catastrophe risk for individual accounts as well as to assist with catastrophe risk assessment for the company's global property portfolio. You'll make an impact on the team by analyzing individual accounts using vendor models and internal models and tools, assisting with individual underwriting decisions, and accumulation analyses. As a member of the CAT team, you will also work in functional groups to help refine BHSI's internal view of catastrophe risk. The this role can be based in our San Ramon, Boston, or Atlanta office, and will report to the Lead of US Accounts.
We are interested in candidates at the Senior Catastrophe Analyst level, but we will also consider candidates at the Catastrophe Analyst level.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Complete CAT assessment on individual accounts using vendor models and internal models and tools.
* Explain CAT modeling concepts and results to underwriters to inform risk decisions.
* Conduct periodic training for underwriters.
* Work with team to incorporate BHSI's view of risk into CAT modeling tools and platform.
* Provide guidance to India account modeling operations.
* Help to improve account evaluation process and tools.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* 1-5+ years of relevant experience.
* Effective written and oral communication skills in reaching both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Skilled in analysis and critical thinking.
* Detail oriented with the mindset to validate results, question inconsistencies, present alternatives, and back up opinions.
* Ability to work in a cross-functional and multi-location team.
* Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering or Meteorology; Advanced degree is preferred.
* Experience with Verisk (AIR) Touchstone preferred; Verisk or Moody's (RMS) experience required for Senior Catastrophe Analyst.
* Experience in SQL and understanding of Verisk data structure preferred, required for Senior Catastrophe Analyst.
* Advanced understanding of natural perils such as earthquake, tropical cyclone, severe thunderstorm preferred.
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 in San Ramon, Boston, and Atlanta is $100,000 to $140,000, 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.
Wholesale Property Underwriter: Senior Underwriter / AVP / VP
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 in either our Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA office for a detail-oriented and analytical Property Underwriter with 6+ years of experience, preferably in the Wholesale / Excess & Surplus (E&S) property insurance market. This role involves evaluating and qualifying property insurance submissions, with a focus on CAT-exposed risks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and skilled at building strong relationships with brokers to identify and pursue profitable underwriting opportunities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Review and assess property insurance submissions for completeness, accuracy, and risk acceptability.
* Analyze CAT-exposed property risks and determine appropriate pricing and coverage terms.
* Collaborate with brokers to understand market opportunities and develop tailored insurance solutions.
* Maintain underwriting discipline while achieving business growth and profitability goals.
* Document underwriting thought process & decisions; maintain accurate records in internal systems.
* Stay current on industry trends & (re)insurer financial results.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* 6+ years of property underwriting experience, preferably in the Wholesale and/or E&S market.
* Strong understanding of CAT-exposed property business, competitive landscape, and risk assessment.
* Proven ability to evaluate complex submissions and make sound underwriting decisions.
* Demonstrate ability and understanding of location-level and peril-level underwriting.
* Experience with Shared & Layered accounts (both primary and excess participations) and manuscript policy forms is strongly preferred.
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with brokers and internal teams.
* Proficiency in underwriting tools and systems; familiarity with CAT modeling software and terminology is required.
* Proven customer relationship experience.
* Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience.
* Willingness to travel.
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 in both Boston and Atlanta is $125,000 to $250,000, 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.
Complex Claims Director, Casualty
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Complex Claims Director on our Casualty claims team. At BHSI, our claims professionals are an integral part of our business. Every claim is handled with the utmost skill by seasoned and dedicated claims professionals. We are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing team in the Boston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, or Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania office. This position is a great opportunity for practicing lawyers looking to transition out of a law firm as well as claim professionals with casualty claims experience.
In this role, the Complex Claims Director will have a unique opportunity to handle and adjust all facets of Casualty claims in a highly collaborative team environment, dedicated to best in class claims handling.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Manage and adjust Casualty claims impacting primary and excess policies while ensuring the highest level of customer service and technical claim file quality.
* Proactively handle claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, while advising internal partners and meeting with clients and brokers.
* Collaborate and partner with the insured and broker in the handling and adjudication of claims.
* Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicate coverage positions effectively.
* Conduct, coordinate, and proactively handle the investigation process and ensure timely resolution of claims.
* Directly and closely monitor assignments to experts and defense counsel as necessary.
* Evaluate information related to coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company.
* Draft reports, set reserves within authority, and make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes.
* Travel to conferences, mediations, customer meetings, and trials as necessary.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* A minimum of 10 years of experience handling Casualty claims, or matching equivalency.
* Ability to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized claims.
* Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, investigative and negotiation skills.
* Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Demonstrated experience in handling and adjusting claims in multiple jurisdictions and must possess, or successfully obtain, the required adjuster licenses.
* JD preferred.
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 $140,000 to $160,000, 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.
Experienced Construction Professional Underwriter
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Construction Professional Liability Underwriter with 5+ years of experience. Position based ideally in either New York, Boston, Plymouth Meeting, Chicago, San Francisco or Atlanta.
We are seeking an individual who is hard working, intellectually curious, passionate and who is always striving towards excellence. Candidate must have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and disciplines.
Day to day responsibilities include expanding and developing new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business and utilizing underwriting acumen to identify and select sound construction professional risks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and grow the Construction Professional book of business which includes primary and excess, practice and project specific Contractors Professional and Protective Liability (CPPI) policy.
Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships nationwide.
Work closely with underwriting, loss control, 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.
Maintain a profitable renewal book.
Travel up to 20% of the time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
5+ years design (A&E) and/or construction professional underwriting experience.
Strong underwriting acumen.
Existing regional wholesale and retail broker relationships and/or proven ability to develop same
Ability to work within a team environment.
Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications and presentation experience.
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.
• 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
$125,000 to $235,000
, 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.
Wind Risk Engineer
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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 is seeking an analytical and technically minded, passionate Engineer or Senior Engineer with expertise in wind vulnerability assessment and risk modeling to join our Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team. CAT E&A is an innovative and versatile technical team conducting catastrophe risk evaluations, developing independent solutions and models, and providing quantitative insured loss metrics that inform underwriting decisions.
The successful candidate will join the team responsible for conducting research and developing solutions for catastrophe risk assessment and should have strong research and development experience with catastrophe models or other risk assessment tools. Primary duties will involve research and development of internal views for hurricane wind risks. Contributions include undertaking wind and other perils risk evaluation using vendor models and internal models, assisting with individual underwriting decisions, and performing risk accumulation analyses.
We welcome applicants at both the Engineer and Senior Engineer levels. Title and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. The role can be based in our San Ramon, CA, Boston, MA, or Atlanta, GA office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct research on wind vulnerability of buildings and other structures for the development of internal catastrophe models.
Conduct global wind risk evaluation using vendor models and internal models.
Explain wind risk modeling concepts and results to underwriters to inform risk underwriting decisions.
Conduct periodic training for underwriters.
Work with our team to incorporate BHSI's view of risk into catastrophe modeling tools and platform.
Contribute to all aspects of natural catastrophe analytics.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
PhD degree in Civil or Wind Engineering, or related discipline
Strong understanding of wind engineering and design of buildings and other structures for wind. Previous catastrophe modeling and wind vulnerability assessment experience is a plus
Knowledge of probability and statistics.
Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, SQL)
Proficiency in geospatial analytics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, detail oriented, and team player
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 $110,000 to $150,000, 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.
Senior Risk Engineer, Construction
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Senior Risk Engineer specializing in the Property Construction segment supporting our rapidly growing Builder's Risk business. The position reports directly to the VP Risk Control, Energy and Construction, North America however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting Team(s). Ideally, candidates would be located near an existing North American BHSI office in New York, Atlanta, or Toronto.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support the Builder's Risk underwriting teams globally.
Conduct technical desktop construction project reviews for the purposes of informing our underwriting teams so that we can underwrite risks profitably
Attend occasional site visits for the purposes of improving our knowledge of the risk
Support other lines of business as needed
Communicate effectively with other risk engineers, the Underwriting team, the Valuation team, and the Claims team
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, professionally, and respectfully with customers when discussing findings, recommendations or seeking clarification while participating at site visits, or customer meetings, while being cognizant that we are representing BHSI in the marketplace
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
7 years (+) in both field and account engineering related to property construction insurance
Extensive experience across a variety of project types / occupancies
High degree of experience with both EAR and CAR project types
Highly skilled in effective professional communication, both written and verbal
Strong knowledge of project safety practices
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.
The base salary range for this position in New York is from $
120K to $175k, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills 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
Intern, Executive & Professional Underwriter
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance job in Atlanta, GA
At BHSI, we believe in empowering our customers to navigate a world full of uncertainty. Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring potential financial losses to insurers. At the heart of this process is the underwriter-a key decision-maker who evaluates risk and crafts insurance solutions that protect what matters most.
As a P&C Underwriting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in assessing risk, structuring policies, collaborating with internal and external partners, and managing a business portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain experience, enhance your skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a team that's transforming the insurance industry.
BHSI is building a forever business, and we want you to consider being a part of it!
We invite you to learn more about our unique culture and history.
Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our Executive and Professional practice in Atlanta, GA as a Summer Intern. This 12-week paid internship offers a deep dive into the world of commercial underwriting.
You will:
Learn how to evaluate and underwrite risk while gaining exposure to: Directors and Officers Liability (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Fiduciary Liability, Crime/Fidelity, and Cyber Insurance
Gain exposure to the insurance lifecycle and the broader commercial market.
Collaborate with experienced underwriters and cross-functional teams.
Participate in real-world projects that impact our customers and business.
Collaborate with BHSI Interns across North America.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive underwriting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Your work will directly contribute to protecting our clients' assets and ensuring the profitability of our portfolio.
What You will Learn:
Fundamentals of commercial insurance
Risk assessment and pricing strategies
Industry trends and market dynamics
Teamwork and communication in a professional setting
Qualifications:
Interest in insurance, underwriting, market trends or pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Accounting)
Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills
Proficiency in math and comfortable with statistics, probability and financial principles
Effective communicator and team player
Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Attributes & Values:
Strategic thinking and critical analysis
Strong organizational and time management skills
Customer-focused mindset
Embodies respect and integrity
Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
The base salary range for this position in Atlanta is from $22/hour - $26/hour; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills 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.
Auto-ApplySenior Claims Examiner, Programs - Property and Casualty
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 experienced Multi-Line Senior Claims Examiner to join our dynamic Claims team. The examiner will be responsible for handling of specialty lines claims and management oversight of TPA claims as well as some handling of individual claim files, collaborating with underwriters throughout the claims process and marketing BHSI Claim Service to customers. We are seeking candidates with a high level of technical skill, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The position will be based in either our New York, Boston or Atlanta office. Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for the oversight, managing and adjusting of primary and TPA claims to include; commercial auto, general casualty, errors & omission, accident & health, homeowner and commercial property claims. Ensure high level of customer service and technical claim file quality. * Duties include proactive handling of claims from first notice of loss through ultimate resolution, working and advising internal partners on claims, developing a plan of action for ultimate resolution, obtaining budgets and meeting with clients and brokers. * Perform audits of TPA claims. * Process monthly funding for TPA accounts. * Provides outstanding customer service and works well with the insured, broker and TPA in the handling and adjudication of claims. * Analyze and draft coverage letters as appropriate and communicates coverage positions effectively. * Conducts, coordinates, and proactively directs investigation, defense and settlement of claims. * Directs and closely monitors assignments to experts and defense counsel. * Evaluates information on coverage, liability, and damages to determine the extent of exposure to the insured and the company. * Drafts reports, sets reserves within authority or make claim recommendations concerning reserve changes. * Travels to audits, conferences, mediations, and trials as necessary Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: * 5+ years of multi-line claim handling experience or matching equivalency; and be able to demonstrate technical competence in the handling of specialized program claims. * College degree preferred. * Ability to work independently and assimilate learning materials on many different subjects from various sources. * Excellent interpersonal communications and negotiation skills. * Ability to work in a team environment. * Should have technical competence in all aspects of multi-line claims with particular emphasis on customer service. * Experience in handling and adjusting claims in all 50 states and possess required licenses. 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 $70,000 to $90,000, 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.
Commercial Surety Underwriter
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Senior Underwriter for Commercial Surety. Position will be responsible for regional commercial surety business and ideally positioned in our Houston, Atlanta, or Plymouth Meeting offices, but other locations will be considered.
The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for the underwriting of accounts including pre-qualifying new business, analyzing credit quality, and utilizing underwriting expertise to make sound decisions regarding terms, conditions, and pricing. This position will be a market-facing representative responsible for the development and growth of the Commercial Surety line of business within the region. Senior Underwriter will also be responsible for identifying and developing broker and customer relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Underwriting of commercial surety book
* Credit analyses of new business and monitoring of existing book
* Develop and build the commercial surety book
* Establish and develop broker and customer relationships
* RFP, Contract, & Bond Form Review for large, sophisticated projects that full in the non-contract commercial surety space
* Develop marketing plans
* Ability to travel within territory
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
* At least 5 years of underwriting experience within the commercial surety space
* Credit assessment skills
* Strong negotiation skills
* Ability to work within a team environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Experience managing and collaborating with retail brokers
* 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
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Experienced Construction Professional Underwriter
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insuance job in Atlanta, GA
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 Construction Professional Liability Underwriter with 5+ years of experience. Position based ideally in either New York, Boston, Plymouth Meeting, Chicago, San Francisco or Atlanta.
We are seeking an individual who is hard working, intellectually curious, passionate and who is always striving towards excellence. Candidate must have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and disciplines.
Day to day responsibilities include expanding and developing new business opportunities through production and marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business and utilizing underwriting acumen to identify and select sound construction professional risks.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and grow the Construction Professional book of business which includes primary and excess, practice and project specific Contractors Professional and Protective Liability (CPPI) policy.
* Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships nationwide.
* Work closely with underwriting, loss control, 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.
* Maintain a profitable renewal book.
* Travel up to 20% of the time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years design (A&E) and/or construction professional underwriting experience.
* Strong underwriting acumen.
* Existing regional wholesale and retail broker relationships and/or proven ability to develop same
* Ability to work within a team environment.
* Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications and presentation experience.
* 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.
* 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 $125,000 to $235,000, 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.