Underwriting Technician, Executive and Professional Lines

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 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?

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Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician to join the Canadian Executive and Professional Lines Underwriting team based in our Toronto office.

The Underwriting Technician (UT) will play a critical role in supporting the Executive and Professional Lines underwriting team and will perform tasks to directly support the underwriting process including pre-quote, pre-bind, bind and post bind transactions. The UT will also perform additional underwriting support activities associated with, multinational placements, information gathering and rating for new business, renewals and midterm changes. Additionally, the UT will assist with electronic file preparation on behalf of the Underwriter as well as rater work and reconciliation to underwriter benchmarks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support underwriters with all activities related to account development.
• Build files and ensure file integrity.
• Coordinate policy issuance and liaise with Operations team.
• Draft quotes and binders and review with underwriters.
• Correspond with brokers; follow up on outstanding information.
• Act as a liaison to the Operations and Multinational Group.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• +3 years of insurance experience preferred.
• Will consider candidates without insurance experience who have strong administrative, analytical and communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Must be proactive and able to work within a team environment.
• Self-starter; ability to support and build workflow and process.
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Strong competency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to demonstrate a superior knowledge of excel would be considered a significant asset.

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.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match.
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.

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.

BHSI complies with Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and has a process in place that provides accommodations for job applicants and teammates with disabilities (upon request).

The base salary range for this position in Toronto, Canada is 68,000 CAD to 70,000 CAD, 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.

To apply, please email your resume to Subject: Underwriting Technician, Executive and Professional Lines

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