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Small Commercial Underwriting Manager

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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

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United States , Atlanta, GA/Boston, MA/Chicago, IL/New York, NY

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130000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year
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BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Manager to join our Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial team. This new position will be based in Atlanta, Boston, New York or Chicago and is ideal for an experienced Small Commercial Underwriter with a minimum of 8 years of property and casualty lines underwriting experience, preferably in a surplus lines environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting General Liability and Property business and will play a key role in growing the new E&S Small Commercial product. The candidate will also be involved with management in the building of a small commercial platform and product offering. At BHSI, we operate in a highly collaborative environment and value in-person connectivity, so this role is at least four days in the office per week. Depending on relevant skills and experience, we are open to hiring this individual at either the Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP) level.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support the build-out and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial book of business
  • Actively manage the evaluation, selection, and pricing of small commercial accounts
  • Proactively interact and maintain relationships with distribution partners and intermediaries
  • Assist with the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, and policy forms for expansion opportunities
  • Be a positive reflection on the company by demonstrating integrity and leadership in the marketplace

Requirements:

  • 8 years of minimum prior Small Commercial insurance experience with an insurance carrier or insurance broking firm
  • Technical underwriting skill set with expertise in property and casualty
  • Experience and understanding of policy forms
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
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
  • Paid Parental Leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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