Senior Underwriter, Surety

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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.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a senior level Contract Surety Underwriter in the Southeast Region. Preferred location is in our Houston office; however, we are open to individuals located anywhere within our Southeast region.

This is a customer-focused position ideally suited for a professional of the highest ethical standards that is dedicated to excellence and has a passion for the surety business.

• Fill vital role as the lead underwriter on an existing, high-quality quality portfolio of contract surety clients
• Analyze credit quality, and utilize expertise to make sound decisions pertaining to terms, conditions, and pricing
• Develop and advance broker and agent relationships in pursuit of new business opportunities
• Contract, RFP, & bond form review for a wide range of risks including middle market, subcontract, and national contractors
• Actively contribute to daily operations, development of systems, and underwriting practices across the overall surety organization

• Minimum 7 years underwriting experience within contract surety or a comparative credit or financial-oriented industry
• Financial analysis and credit assessment skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to travel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing and collaborating with retail brokers and agents
• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience

• 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, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, 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 Houston is $120,000 to $180,000, along with annual bonus eligibility.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is an equal opportunities employer.