M&A W&I Underwriter — Associate

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Non-bureaucratic culture

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) in London seeks an Associate Underwriter / Underwriter for Transactional Liability. You will underwrite M&A-related Warranty and Indemnity Insurance, review target materials, and draft policies for a range of deals across industries.

You will collaborate with the Transactional Liability team, manage the underwriting process, and engage counsel and advisors. Strong analytical skills and relationship-building are essential in a fast-paced, global team.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in W&I insurance as an underwriting analyst, underwriter or broker.
• Legal, economics, accounting or M&A background preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity and focusing on underwriting profit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written, and desire to build industry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite M&A transactions with a focus on the London and UK markets.
• Review transaction materials to assess target company risk profiles and develop preliminary indications of terms.
• Draft and negotiate W&I policies, endorsements and related underwriting documents.
• Manage the underwriting process for selected risks, including by engaging and coordinating outside counsel and specialist advisors.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive environment in, and the unique risk profile of, the product line.
• Be an active market participant by establishing, developing and expanding broker and customer relationships.
• Attending industry events and gatherings.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

M&A background preferred

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) in London seeks an Associate Underwriter / Underwriter for Transactional Liability. You will underwrite M&A-related Warranty and Indemnity Insurance, review target materials, and draft policies for a range of deals across industries.

You will collaborate with the Transactional Liability team, manage the underwriting process, and engage counsel and advisors. Strong analytical skills and relationship-building are essential in a fast-paced, global team.