Experienced Underwriter, Executive & Professional Job at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (Chicago)

Underwriting Specialist - Professional Indemnity

At Allianz Commercial (AzC), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

134147.00 - 229966.00 USD / Year

Allianz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-7 years' experience in Underwriting profitable business in Professional Indemnity
Specialized expert understanding of Miscellaneous Professional, Lawyers Professional, Accountants Professional, and/or Insurance Agents & Brokers
5-7 years' experience in demonstrating established relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market
5-7 years' experience in specialized understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
3-5 years' experience in good understanding of legal and regulatory framework
3-5 years' experience working in complex, global matrix organization
College degree preferably in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration
Completion of professional insurance qualification (e.g. CII, RPLU) is a plus

Job Responsibility

Underwrite profitable new and renewal business to meet Line of Business (LoB) targets regionally in accordance with underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority
Participate in the development and execution of Zonal Underwriting strategy for LoB(s) and work closely with Market Management, Claims and other product lines to achieve key marketing strategies, including cross- selling
Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Underwrite in line with Financial Lines governance framework - e.g. Underwriting Authorities, global MSU, Underwriting Guidelines, Rules and Principles
Proactively support completion of policy administration and credit control processes
Contribute to development and execution of zonal Underwriting strategy for LoB
Training, developing and coaching of less experienced staff (including Underwriters)
Proactively support acquisition of new business and retention of existing business (including client and producer negotiations where necessary)
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. risk managers)

What we offer

Hybrid working model
Great compensation and benefits package
Generous bonus scheme and pension
Career development and digital learning programs
International career mobility
Support for flexible working
Health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits)
Opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – PI

Our client is seeking a candidate who has a deep understanding of the Profession...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow; Manchester; York

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong grasp of Professional Indemnity and the ability to underwrite larger, more intricate risks effectively
Comprehensive understanding of the insurance market, industry dynamics, competitors, brokers, and factors influencing market conditions, including soft/hard markets
Preferably ACII qualified or possessing relevant experience that exempts from ACII through FCA guidelines
Outstanding skills in relationship management and sales
Takes the lead on underwriting and sales visits to major clients and prospects
Serves as the primary referral point for larger, more complex cases
Provides coaching and mentorship to less experienced underwriters, focusing on enhancing their underwriting and sales abilities

Job Responsibility

Establishing yourself as a respected underwriter in the region, building strong relationships with brokers
Championing PI in the Northern Region, including providing necessary training to local underwriters and brokers
Coaching less experienced underwriters to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills
Consistently underwriting larger, complex cases profitably
Leading the development and execution of the local underwriting strategy alongside Branch and Regional Underwriting Managers
Taking the lead on underwriting complex risks in your specialised area
Conducting underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects
Ensuring the region meets retention rate targets by personally handling some cases
Increasing submission and conversion rates through targeted client prospecting
Keeping abreast of market shifts and new product launches to stay competitive

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – PI

Our client is seeking a candidate who has a deep understanding of the Profession...

Location

United Kingdom , York; Manchester; Glasgow

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong grasp of Professional Indemnity and the ability to underwrite larger, more intricate risks effectively
Comprehensive understanding of the insurance market, industry dynamics, competitors, brokers, and factors influencing market conditions, including soft/hard markets
Preferably ACII qualified or possessing relevant experience that exempts from ACII through FCA guidelines
Outstanding skills in relationship management and sales
Takes the lead on underwriting and sales visits to major clients and prospects
Serves as the primary referral point for larger, more complex cases
Provides coaching and mentorship to less experienced underwriters, focusing on enhancing their underwriting and sales abilities

Job Responsibility

Establishing yourself as a respected underwriter in the region, building strong relationships with brokers
Championing PI in the Northern Region, including providing necessary training to local underwriters and brokers
Coaching less experienced underwriters to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills
Consistently underwriting larger, complex cases profitably
Leading the development and execution of the local underwriting strategy alongside Branch and Regional Underwriting Managers
Taking the lead on underwriting complex risks in your specialised area
Conducting underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects
Ensuring the region meets retention rate targets by personally handling some cases
Increasing submission and conversion rates through targeted client prospecting
Keeping abreast of market shifts and new product launches to stay competitive

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Experienced financial services professionals

The Recruiters Room are proud of possessing relationships with Financial Service...

Location

United Kingdom , Aldershot; Ascot; Bagshot; Basingstoke; Bracknell; Camberley; Crowthorne; Farnborough; Farnham; Fleet; Hook; Maidenhead; Reading; Sandhurst; Slough; Staines; Windsor; Winkfield; Winnersh; Wokingham; Yateley

Salary:

Not provided

The Recruiters Room

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in Customer Service Executives
Experience in Underwriters
Experience in Arrears Collectors
Experience in Administrators
Experience in Managers
CII Qualified candidates
CEMAP Qualified candidates

Underwriting Specialist - Energy

Allianz Commercial (AzC) is looking for an Underwriting Specialist skilled in un...

Location

United States , Houston; Alpharetta; Chicago; New York

Salary:

102556.00 - 189931.00 USD / Year

Allianz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum 5-7 years’ significant experience in Underwriting profitable Energy business with specialized expert understanding of sub-LoB products and portfolio
Recognized relationships with brokers at peer group level and well established within market
Specialized understanding of regional / local LoB insurance markets and competitor landscape, including global elements
Good understanding of legal and regulatory framework
Experience working in a complex global matrix organization
Preferably a bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law or other appropriate discipline
Completion of a professional insurance qualification
Ability to assess risk inherent exposures and natural hazards relevant to LoB
Analyze current performance against benchmarks applying how the market operates and functions, the business needs and customer needs
Design, develop and implement consistent, robust wordings

Job Responsibility

Underwrite new and renewal accounts to meet top and bottom-line targets
Negotiate price and terms and conditions with producers
Proactively manage capacity
Underwrite and evaluate Natural Catastrophe Accumulation, ensuring an understanding of catastrophe modeling and interpretation of scenarios
Underwrite International Insurance Programs
Underwrite in line with LoB governance framework
Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception
Ensure utilization of global pricing tools
Ensure placing and binding of FAC Reinsurance prior to policy inception
Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to producers

What we offer

Hybrid working model
Great compensation and benefits package
Generous bonus scheme and pension
Career development and digital learning programs
International career mobility
Support for flexible working, health, and wellbeing
Private healthcare
Generous parental leave benefits
Opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable

Fulltime

Senior Director, Technology

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting and immediate oppo...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

155000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in program and people management, including leading and managing complex systems projects
overall professional experience of at least 15 years
Proven experience with enterprise technology systems, cloud platforms, and regulatory compliance
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task while balancing diverse priorities
Adept and eager to become engaged in a wide variety of business initiatives that require an understanding of diverse business, compliance, and technical topics
Adept at rapidly responding to changes in priorities and deadlines
Experienced in leading Agile software delivery models

Job Responsibility

Lead and deliver a portfolio of high impact, strategically aligned initiatives across Claims technology to drive business transformation and operational efficiency
Ensure successful execution of core platform upgrade (Claims 2.0) program by aligning cross-functional collaboration with Underwriting, EDW, Security, and Infrastructure teams, ensuring timely delivery and business continuity
Establish and maintain high standards for delivery excellence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to meet defined business goals
Enhance transparency and compliance by evolving governance frameworks and documentation practices
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of project managers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement to support evolving business needs
Resolve cross-functional challenges by driving clarity in scope, stakeholder alignment, and facilitating timely issue resolution to maintain project momentum
Provide executive-level visibility into program health through concise, data-driven reporting on status, risks, and interdependencies to support strategic decision-making
Embed a continuous improvement mindset through structured post-implementation reviews and feedback loops to drive operational excellence and future readiness

What we offer

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

Administrative Assistant

Our client is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their team! The Admini...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

35.00 - 37.00 USD / Hour

Solomon Page

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in a matrixed global organization working across functions and geographies
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of employee and market facing audiences to include with senior management, internal clients, external clients and brokers
Works efficiently, accurately and exercises common courtesy under time pressure situations. Is a team player and demonstrates a cooperative attitude
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Receptive to new ideas and is well organized
Reacts effectively to changing conditions. Anticipates and constructively advances the need for positive change. Eagerly assumes new tasks and responsibilities
Demonstrates sensitivity, respects cultural differences, and acts in an ethical manner at all times
Excellent PC skills with demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets, documents and presentations. Familiarity with different ‘share’ platforms ie: SharePoint, Office 365
College degree preferred
2+ years of administrative assistant

Job Responsibility

Arrange all aspects of business travel including conferences and client/broker events. This will usually involve flights, hotel, ground transportation and lunch/dinner bookings Enter confirmed travel arrangements into the calendar, Visitor Log and Travel Log
Ensure team members have any visas, all documents, papers and itineraries necessary for travel Coordinate with other offices to ensure travel and accommodation requirements are established and appropriate support is available when travelling to such offices
On behalf of team members, coordinate meetings with clients/brokers/vendors
Record all meeting details and attendees in meeting calendar within the Microsoft Office system. Refer to CRM details below
Manage all aspects of bookings and catering for client/broker lunches and dinners
Book taxis for our employees and clients Prepare and organize printed materials and binders for meetings
Track client related meetings/events (including overseas meetings) in our CRM System
Collect business cards and update contact details in CRM or following up with meeting organizer for client's contact if not known
make changes to client profiles
Develop working knowledge of clients/brokers and Company names

What we offer

medical
dental
401(k)
direct deposit
commuter benefits

Fulltime

New

Leading Hand Process Operator

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Leading Hand Process Operator is responsi...

Location

Australia , Pilbara

Salary:

Not provided

PLS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior experience as a Senior Process Operator in fixed operating plant or equipment in the mining industry
Previous experience in the Pilbara
Physical fitness to perform role and meet the physical demands required to respond in emergency or rescue situations
Mechanical aptitude
Teamwork and ability to contribute to a team
Initiative
Proactive safety focus
Computer literacy

Job Responsibility

Supporting the Supervisor in providing guidance and leadership to Process Operators across all areas of the production plant
Ensure compliance to operating procedures
Supporting the Supervisor in training and developing the processing team within the Supervisors span of control, providing on the job training and coaching to shift crew participants
Coordinate and delegate priorities that may shift quickly to adjust the demands of processing delivery
Liaise with the Shift Supervisor to assist in the management of workforce scheduling as needed to meet fluctuation demands, and coverage needs
Liaise with the Shift Supervisor on the daily tasks and jobs required
Communicate with the Shift Supervisor any issues that may arise and work with the operators to resolve

What we offer

18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
Paid community leave
Monthly employee recognition awards
Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

Fulltime

Experienced Underwriter, Executive & Professional

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Location:
United States , Chicago

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

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