Senior Construction Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career growth

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Senior Construction Underwriter to lead and grow the Facultative construction portfolio. You will apply technical underwriting expertise, commercial judgment and market relationships to build a profitable, resilient book of business for the region.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years in construction underwriting, with strong relationship skills and a track record of profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Typically 8–15 years of progressive underwriting experience, preferably in construction underwriting.
• Construction underwriting expertise with knowledge of products, practices and market dynamics.
• Strong portfolio management, risk assessment and market insight for profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a profitable Facultative construction portfolio with risk selection, pricing and capacity deployment.
• Deliver profitable growth in CAR/EAR business while upholding underwriting discipline and Group guidelines.
• Expand BHSI’s market relationships with brokers, intermediaries, cedants and customers.
• Shape portfolio direction through market insight, planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with Claims, Compliance and other functions to improve underwriting outcomes.
• Stay ahead of market developments and evolving construction risks.

Skills

Underwriting

Construction underwriting

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Regional travel

Engineering background

Education

Engineering qualification

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.

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Construction Underwriter to join our Kuala Lumpur Branch. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow our Facultative construction business, build meaningful market relationships and make a visible contribution to BHSI’s continued growth in the region. The successful candidate will bring together their technical underwriting expertise, commercial judgment and strong market relationships to build a profitable, resilient and sustainable portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a profitable and sustainable Facultative construction portfolio, with appropriate risk selection, pricing and capacity deployment.
• Deliver profitable growth in CAR/EAR business while maintaining underwriting discipline and alignment with Group guidelines.
• Expand BHSI’s business opportunities and market relationships with brokers, intermediaries, cedants and customers.
• Help shape portfolio direction and priorities through market insight, planning and forecasting.
• Strengthen underwriting outcomes through effective collaboration with Claims, Compliance and other functions.
• Enhance the team’s understanding and response to market developments and emerging construction risks.

Key Skills and Experience

• Typically 8–15 years of progressive underwriting experience, preferably in construction underwriting, with demonstrated capability in handling increasingly complex risks, and making sound commercial decisions.
• Construction underwriting expertise, with strong knowledge of construction insurance products, underwriting practices and market dynamics.
• Commercial and portfolio management capability, balancing growth opportunities with profitability, risk appetite and long‑term portfolio quality.
• Relationship-building and business development skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with brokers, intermediaries, cedants and customers and develop sustainable business opportunities.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, using portfolio performance, market developments and emerging risks to inform underwriting decisions and priorities.
• Stakeholder collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and bring different perspectives together to achieve strong business outcomes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to articulate underwriting positions and communicate complex matters clearly.
• Regional market capability and versatility, with the ability and willingness to travel and develop business across Asia, particularly Vietnam, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
• An Engineering qualification is desirable, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

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

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.