Property Underwriter Job at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (Kuala Lumpur)

New Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

We're recruiting for a New Business Trading Underwriter to join a leading UK ins...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Eames Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience underwriting commercial or mid-market P&L risks, with strong technical capability and commercial judgment
Excellent broker-facing and relationship management skills combined with confident decision-making ability
Solid understanding of FCA regulation and underwriting governance, with experience working in large, established insurance organizations

Job Responsibility

Underwrite new business submissions across Property and Liability within your delegated authority, assessing risk exposure and making sound commercial pricing decisions
Build and maintain strong broker relationships through regular engagement, providing technical guidance and supporting brokers with competitive positioning
Manage your portfolio autonomously to deliver growth targets while maintaining underwriting discipline and service standards
Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify opportunities, resolve complex issues, and achieve consistent business outcomes

Fulltime

Mid Market Senior Underwriter - Property & Liability (Existing Business)

Ready for a leadership step up? We're recruiting for a Mid Market Senior Underwr...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Eames Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Substantial leadership experience in Property & Liability underwriting with proven track record managing complex portfolios and delivering strong financial performance and loss ratios
Strong stakeholder and broker relationship management skills, combined with ability to analyse portfolio performance, identify trends, and make strategic commercial decisions
Demonstrated people development and mentoring capability
solid technical knowledge of P&L underwriting principles with understanding of market dynamics and competitive positioning

Job Responsibility

Lead the Existing Business Underwriting team, driving profitability through effective portfolio management while ensuring strong financial outcomes and excellent service delivery to brokers and customers
Provide technical leadership on complex underwriting cases, acting as escalation point for junior team members and supporting sound commercial trading decisions within governance frameworks
Build and maintain strategic broker relationships across the region, collaborating on renewal negotiations, market positioning, and growth strategy while representing the company's underwriting standards
Mentor and develop underwriting talent within your team, supporting qualification progression and strengthening technical standards across the function

Fulltime

Senior International Property Underwriter

What if you could own a stake in the business you're helping to build, leverage ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 170000.00 GBP / Year

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Expiration Date

September 16, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience underwriting International Property business
Strong broker market relationships and trading capability
Excellent technical underwriting and portfolio management skills
Commercially minded with a proven track record of profitable growth
Looking for an environment that combines underwriting expertise, technology and entrepreneurial thinking

Job Responsibility

Developing broker relationships
Underwriting complex risks
Identifying new business opportunities
Contributing to the strategic direction of the portfolio

Fulltime

Development Underwriter - Property

Eames are currently partnered with a leading Corporate & Specialty insurer who a...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

120000.00 GBP / Year

Eames Consulting

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ Commercial Property underwriting experience
Strong exposure to UK retail or mid-market Property risks
A proven track record in new business development & broker relationship management
Solid technical underwriting expertise across wordings & rating
A commercial mindset balanced with underwriting discipline

Job Responsibility

Driving profitable new business across Captives, Lead, Follow and Multinational accounts
Playing a key part in driving profitable new business
Making a genuine impact on the UK Property strategy
Working closely with London Market, Regional, Engineering, Claims and Reinsurance teams to deliver a seamless client experience

Experienced Property Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

100000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years commercial insurance experience
Strong existing broker relationships
Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail
Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts
Strong collaboration and team building skills
Strong communication skills including negotiation and presentation experience
Willing to travel
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Solicit and underwrite new and renewal property submissions
Grow the property book of business, which includes quota share, primary, and excess layer structures
Participate as an advocate for the business and take ownership of the success of the property portfolio
Develop and expand broker and customer relationships with integrity, working both independently and in conjunction with other BHSI product lines
Analyze information relating to catastrophe modelling, engineer reports, valuation reports, etc
Review and approve manuscript policies
Work in a fast-paced, bottom line-oriented environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity

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

Fulltime

Senior Property Underwriter

This is a pivotal role focused on driving profitable growth and managing a high-...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester or Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High level of Property underwriting knowledge
Understanding of technical underwriting, philosophy and Company trading strategy
Ability to interpret and effectively use management information
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of the local insurance market practices
Build internal relationships with Line of Business Managers, team members, Underwriters, the Claims Department and the Syndicate
Develop external relationships with a range of contacts within the allocated intermediaries, customers and local market

Job Responsibility

To underwrite new and renewal business in line with underwriting guidelines and appetite
Work with the intermediary/customer, undertake end-to-end handling of cases for the allocated portfolio to deliver the agreed joint business development plans in line with the Company’s overall trading strategy
Support the creation and implementation of underwriting strategy, forecasts and portfolio management required to achieve profitability and technical excellence
Identify, define and develop business opportunities, seeking the input of other members of staff where appropriate, to ensure that business proposals are dealt with swiftly and effectively
Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders
Understand all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of the Product Conduct Risk Strategy Group (PCRSG), Underwriting & Claims Sub Committee (UCSC), ExCo and Board for Conduct Risk

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter – General Property

We are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and market-facing underwritin...

Location

Germany , Cologne; Frankfurt; Hamburg; Munich

Salary:

Not provided

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8–10+ years of relevant experience in commercial property insurance underwriting
Demonstrated success in developing and managing a profitable general property portfolio
Established and strong broker and client relationships within the market
Proven underwriting judgment with the ability to independently assess and structure complex risks
Solid understanding of catastrophe peril modeling and pricing methodologies
In-depth knowledge of policy forms and wordings, including broker manuscript policies
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to market and portfolio strategy
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including senior-level stakeholder engagement and presentations
Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel as required

Job Responsibility

Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and underwriting of new and renewal general property business, including primary and excess layers, multi-year policies, and bespoke structured placements
Take ownership of underwriting decisions for complex risks, ensuring alignment with BHSI’s risk appetite and underwriting standards
Drive profitable portfolio growth through targeted business development, production planning, and strategic broker engagement
Develop and execute market strategies, delivering tailored underwriting solutions to meet broker and customer needs
Build, maintain, and expand senior-level broker and client relationships, acting as a trusted underwriting partner
Collaborate closely with other BHSI product lines and the Risk Engineering team to deliver integrated and technically robust solutions
Analyze and interpret technical information, including catastrophe modeling, risk engineering reports, and valuation documentation
Review, negotiate, and approve policy terms and conditions to ensure technical accuracy, contract certainty, and risk clarity
Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining underwriting discipline, integrity, and sound judgment

What we offer

A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, combined with attractive professional growth and development opportunities
A dynamic, fast-moving, and purpose-driven environment focused on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders
A deliberately non-bureaucratic culture that values simplicity over complexity and encourages individual excellence within a collaborative team framework

Fulltime

Underwriter/Senior Underwriter – General Property

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) offers an exciting opportunity to ...

Location

Germany , Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich

Salary:

Not provided

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in commercial insurance
Established and strong broker and client relationships
Proven underwriting judgment with strong attention to detail
Solid understanding of CAT peril modeling and pricing (preferred)
In‑depth knowledge of policy forms, including broker manuscript wordings
Strong collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to build and contribute to high‑performing teams
Excellent communication skills, including negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation capabilities
Willingness to travel as required
University degree or equivalent education, and/or strong professional insurance qualifications preferred
Fluency in German and English

Job Responsibility

Source, evaluate, and underwrite new and renewal property business, including primary and excess layers, multi‑year policies, and bespoke structured placements, in line with BHSI’s risk appetite
Actively grow and shape the general property portfolio through disciplined underwriting and targeted business development
Design and execute market strategies, delivering tailored insurance solutions to meet the needs of brokers and clients
Build, maintain, and expand strong broker and customer relationships, collaborating closely with other BHSI product lines and the Risk Engineering team
Assess and interpret technical documentation, including catastrophe modeling outputs, risk engineering reports, and valuation data
Review, negotiate, and approve policy terms and conditions to ensure technical accuracy and contract certainty
Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities and making sound underwriting decisions while maintaining discipline and integrity

What we offer

A competitive compensation package combined with attractive professional growth and development opportunities for career‑driven individuals
A dynamic, fast‑moving, and purpose‑driven environment focused on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders
A deliberately non‑bureaucratic culture that values simplicity over complexity and encourages individual excellence within a collaborative team framework

Fulltime

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