Builder's Risk Vice President

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is looking for an experienced Underwriter to join their Builder’s Risk team. This role is based in Boston, MA and focuses on underwriting property construction business. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in the industry.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $165K to $225K, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Builder's Risk insurance.
• Established broker relationships in retail & wholesale.
• Ability to work within a transatlantic US/UK team.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting decisions and manage profitable outcomes.
• Assess complex business proposals and analyze risks.
• Mentor underwriters and contribute to strategy.

Skills

Underwriting acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Who are we?

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages together with outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. We bring our solutions to market with a stellar brand name, top‑rated balance sheet and a 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.

Job Opportunities

BHSI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join our Builder’s Risk team focused on underwriting property construction business in the United States. The candidate would ideally be based alongside our existing team located in Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; or Plymouth Meeting, PA.

We are seeking a highly motivated, hardworking and capable individual who is passionate and committed to excellence. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, solid analytical abilities, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively across all levels and disciplines.

This role partners across the organization to originate, evaluate and execute new business opportunities, with ownership of underwriting decisions and portfolio performance. It is a highly market‑facing role demanding strong character, credibility, and advanced relationship‑building and negotiation skills. The role carries a high degree of accountability, supported by rigorous data management. The successful candidate will consistently deliver exceptional customer experience while upholding BHSI’s underwriting discipline. They will bring a strong technical and inquisitive mindset, along with a genuine commitment to long‑term success at BHSI.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting decisions and drive profitable results with a clear focus on long‑term success.
• Consistently exercise sound judgment with respect and integrity while delivering underwriting profit.
• Technically assess complex business proposals, analyze natural catastrophe exposures and evaluate peril modelling, together with calculating pricing and defining coverage.
• Lead and further develop our existing broker and customer relationships.
• Operate in a fast‑paced environment with experience to discern priorities and multi‑task effectively.
• Travel within the United States and to London, UK.
• Actively contribute to underwriting strategy and broker engagement with high responsiveness.
• Drive team performance by mentoring and developing underwriters, reinforcing underwriting discipline, and contributing to consistent decision‑making across the portfolio.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Builder’s Risk insurance market with an established and proven track record and strong commitment to a long‑term underwriting career with BHSI.
• Motivated self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a wider transatlantic US/UK team.
• Confident communicator with ability to listen, negotiate and present detailed proposals.
• Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail.
• Highly experienced in reviewing policies and evaluating broker manuscript forms together with a deep understanding of natural catastrophe peril modelling and pricing for multi‑year construction policies.
• Long‑term and established broker relationships within the retail & wholesale brokerage community both regionally and nationally.
• Willing to travel on business as required.
• BA/BS degree qualified. Engineering degree a plus.

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 for this position ranges from $165,000 to $225,000 along with annual bonus eligibility in addition; the salary is determined by the candidate’s relevant skills and experience. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.