Head of Middle Market Contract Surety

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is seeking a senior leader with deep Middle Market Contract Surety experience to build and lead our middle market strategy. You will develop the go-to-market plan, recruit and mentor a contract surety team, and establish criteria to assess risk across portfolios while aligning with our overall surety growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, strong collaboration, and the ability to cultivate relationships with brokers and

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent with a minimum of 15-20 years of experience serving Middle Market Contractors either as an underwriter, broker, or both.
• Experience at a national level or multiple geographies will be a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be collaborative and team-focused with strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive environment, and the unique risk profile of the product line.

Responsibilities

• Develop our “go to market” strategy for our Middle Market Contract Surety Business.
• Attract, hire, lead and develop the contract surety team who will build and manage a portfolio of contract surety risks.
• Draft underwriting criteria and develop a framework for assessing risk.
• Lead portfolio management activities ensuring that the portfolio remains within appetite.
• Ensure our activities in building a middle market business align with and assist in the continued growth of our existing surety business.
• Work closely in collaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with brokers and customers in developing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Ensure appropriate file documentation and compliance.
• Stay informed about the competitive landscape and the product line’s unique risk profile.

Skills

Collaborative

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is seeking a senior leader with deep Middle Market Contract Surety experience to build and lead our middle market strategy. You will develop the go-to-market plan, recruit and mentor a contract surety team, and establish criteria to assess risk across portfolios while aligning with our overall surety growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking, strong collaboration, and the ability to cultivate relationships with brokers and