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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our Property team in Melbourne. This role will be working closely with our Actuaries, Claims team, Legal, Operations, as well as Underwriters from across the broader team to build our Property business within the global broker space. We are seeking an individual who is intelligent, passionate, and has strong relationship building and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will be focused on a positive customer experience, while maintaining sound underwriting discipline. This position is a great fit for an experienced Underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities, marketing capabilities and underwriting knowledge with an experienced and well-regarded unit within a top global insurance company.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and build a profitable the Property book of business which includes primary/excess layers, multi-year policies and other bespoke structural placements
Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships to maximise new and renewal business opportunities across the national broker distribution channel
Manage assigned accounts and service existing renewal portfolio while ensuring appropriate analysis and documentation
Underwrite complex and challenging risks within BHSI’s risk appetite while developing creative solutions for our partners
Work closely with our in-house claims team to help create a positive and transparent experience for our customers
Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity and focusing on underwriting profit
Requirements:
At least 5 years’ insurance/underwriting experience
Existing broker and customer relationships, or the experience and ability to develop strong broker and customer relationships quickly
Strong underwriting acumen
Experience and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts
Experience marketing to focused brokers
Proven customer development experience preferred
Good understanding of CAT peril modeling/pricing preferred
Strong collaboration and team building skills
Strong communication skills including negotiation, communications and presentation experience
Willing to travel as required
Degree or equivalent education, and/or strong insurance qualifications are preferred
Nice to have:
Proven customer development experience preferred
Good understanding of CAT peril modeling/pricing preferred
Degree or equivalent education, and/or strong insurance qualifications are preferred
What we offer:
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