Surety Attorney Toronto

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPEC INS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance company located in Toronto is seeking a senior-level Surety Attorney. This position involves supporting the global surety business, managing underwriting support, and assisting in negotiations. The ideal candidate has a law degree, over 10 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. A competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic, action-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in surety claims or underwriting support.
• Experience with national accounts is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Civil Code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing input on risk and legal issues to surety underwriters.
• Assisting in negotiations with brokers and other parties.
• Managing Co-Surety relationships and agreements.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Comfort working in ambiguous situations

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Degrees in business, engineering, or finance

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, along with outstanding service to customers and brokers worldwide. As part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we leverage our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who demonstrate excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define our identity and approach to business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment that enables all team members to bring their best selves to work. We are committed to building a culture where every teammate can contribute and be recognized. Interested in helping us build the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for a senior-level Surety Attorney, preferably located in Toronto. This role will interact with the entire Surety team and requires a customer-focused mindset to support business goals and contribute strategically to our growing global surety business. The position reports to the Head of Underwriting Support and involves managing all facets of underwriting support for Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s global contract and commercial surety operations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a highly collaborative environment, values simplicity over complexity, and thinks outside the box to provide practical solutions for underwriters, brokers, and customers. This role offers the chance to make significant, lasting contributions to our expanding surety organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing input on risk and legal issues to surety underwriters and senior management, assisting with risk assessment across all surety business aspects, including complex contracts, bond forms, indemnity agreements, and related underwriting documents.
• Assisting in negotiations with brokers, bond customers, obligees, and other parties involved in surety transactions.
• Managing Co-Surety relationships and related agreements and documents.
• Researching laws and regulations affecting surety underwriting.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting surety, construction, and commercial surety businesses.
• Developing and implementing training, resource materials, and underwriting guidance for surety professionals.
• Supporting the development of business documents for global surety as the company expands into new international markets.

Qualifications and skills:

• Law degree required; degrees in business, engineering, or finance are a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in surety claims, surety and construction law, or underwriting support.
• Experience with national accounts is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Civil Code is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Comfort working in ambiguous situations with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.
• Ability to travel within North America up to 30% of the time.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment.

BHSI complies with Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations for applicants and teammates with disabilities upon request.

What we offer:

• A competitive compensation package and exciting career growth opportunities.
• A dynamic, action-oriented environment focused on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders.
• A non-bureaucratic organization that emphasizes simplicity, individual excellence, and teamwork.

Note: Compensation will be based on experience. This job description is not exhaustive; team members may perform other duties as needed to support organizational goals.

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