AVP/VP Underwriter, Small Commercial

BHSI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Growth opportunities

Non-bureaucratic environment

Health, Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead the Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial unit in Boston or Atlanta. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in property and casualty underwriting, with surplus lines experience, and knowledge of GL and Property coverage.

The role requires strong collaboration and at least four days in the office weekly. You will grow the small commercial book, set underwriting appetite, and partner with distribution to expand market

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in Small Commercial insurance underwriting.
• Technical underwriting skills in property & casualty.
• Experience underwriting General Liability & Property.
• Experience interpreting policy forms.
• Ability to work from Boston or Atlanta office at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of the E&S Small Commercial book.
• Evaluate, select, and price GL & Property accounts.
• Apply underwriting judgment to assess risk.
• Build relationships with distribution partners.
• Develop underwriting appetite, guidelines, and policy forms.
• Collaborate with internal partners on the new E&S Small Commercial product.
• Represent BHSI with integrity and leadership.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

General Liability

Analytical skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership & integrity

Job description

Who We Are?

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 .

Opportunity

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Manager to join our Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial team. This new position will be based in Atlanta or Boston and is ideal for an experienced Small Commercial Underwriter with a minimum of 10 years of property and casualty lines underwriting experience, preferably in a surplus lines environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting General Liability and Property business and will play a key role in growing the new E&S Small Commercial product.

This position operates in a highly collaborative environment and requires at least four days in the office each week. Depending on relevant skills and experience, the successful candidate may be hired at the Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP) level.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the build-out and profitable growth of the Excess & Surplus Lines Small Commercial book of business.
• Evaluate, select, and price small commercial General Liability and Property accounts.
• Apply sound underwriting judgment to assess risk and make account-level decisions aligned with the business strategy.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with distribution partners and intermediaries.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting appetite, guidelines, and policy forms that support expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal partners to advance the new E&S Small Commercial product.
• Represent BHSI with integrity and demonstrate leadership in the marketplace.

Key Skills

• Property and casualty underwriting expertise, including the ability to evaluate and price small commercial risks.
• Knowledge of General Liability and Property coverage and policy forms.
• Analytical skills to assess account information, identify key exposures, and support disciplined underwriting decisions.
• Relationship-management skills for effective engagement with distribution partners and intermediaries.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills to manage priorities and support the growth of a developing book of business.
• Leadership, collaboration, sound judgment, and a consistent commitment to integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of Small Commercial insurance experience with an insurance carrier or insurance broking firm.
• Technical underwriting skills with expertise in property and casualty underwriting.
• Experience underwriting General Liability and Property business.
• Experience working with and interpreting policy forms.
• Ability to work from the Atlanta or Boston office at least four days per week.

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 (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• 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 is $135,000 to $180,000, 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.

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.