Experienced Inland Marine Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Disability Insurance (short/long term)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with

Company Match

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Calgary seeks an experienced Inland Marine Underwriter to manage day-to-day underwriting for Inland Marine and Ocean Cargo, developing national and regional broker channels across Canada.

The role requires 3+ years in inland underwriting, strong broker relationships, and the ability to travel up to 15% with occasional U.S. travel. Join a team focused on underwriting excellence and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years insurance experience.
• 3–5+ years inland underwriting experience preferred.
• Strong existing broker relationships.
• Experience marketing to specialized brokers.
• BA/BCOMM degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build the Marine book of business, incl. Inland Marine and Ocean Cargo.
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships.
• Underwrite and grow the book of business.
• Prequalify new business.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.

Skills

Inland Marine underwriting

Broker relationships

Underwriting knowledge

Negotiation & communication

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BCOMM degree or equivalent

Tools

RMS

AIR

Job description

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. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

Learn more about our unique culture and history.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (‘BHSI’) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inland Marine Underwriter in our Calgary Office, located at Calgary Place 1, Suite #1910, 330 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L4. This position is a great fit for a 3+ year, experienced underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities and underwriting knowledge and grow a book of business. We are seeking an individual who is hard working, team oriented, passionate and always striving towards excellence. The candidate must be able to learn new products and have the ability to work both independently and to collaborate with all levels and all disciplines. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in Inland Marine lines (including Builders Risk, Contractors’ Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo). The title of the role will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

This is a full time, permanent, and in-office position.

Position Overview:

Handle day-to-day responsibilities as an Inland Marine Underwriter working closely with the North American Marine team. Tasks will include but not limited to, developing business with national and regional distribution channels throughout Canada, prequalifying accounts, and utilizing underwriting acumen to select sound marine risks. Expand and develop new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and build the Marine book of business which includes both Inland Marine and Ocean Cargo coverages.
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships working independently and in conjunction with other BHSI product lines.
• Underwrite and grow the book of business.
• Prequalify new business.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3-5+ years insurance experience.
• 3-5+ years inland underwriting, and appetite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong existing broker relationships.
• Strong underwriting in Inland Marine.
• Experience and strong understanding of policy forms, including broker manuscripts.
• Experience marketing to specialized brokers.
• Understanding of CAT peril modeling/pricing, RMS, AIR.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Must be entrepreneurial and a self-starter.
• Willing to travel up to 10% to 15% of time, with occasional travel to the US.
• Strong communication skills including advanced negotiation, communications, and presentation experience.
• BA/BCOMM degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be fluent in English.

BHSI Offers:

• 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 (both short-term and long-term).
• Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match.
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

BHSI complies with Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and has a process in place that provides accommodations for job applicants and teammates with disabilities (upon request).

Pay Transparency Language:

The base salary range for this position in Calgary, AB is CAD 75,000.00 to CAD 110,000.00 annually, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

AI Disclaimer:

We do not employ AI or automated tools to filter, assess, or select candidates.

Vacancy disclosure:

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.

Visit our website at www.bhspecialty.com.