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?
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Marine Underwriter to join our Asia Marine team. In this role, you will have the chance to develop and expand a diverse Marine book of business, including Marine Cargo, STP, Project Cargo, Marine Liability, Subsea and Inland Marine. You will work closely with our team to establish and maintain strong broker and customer relationships, drive profitable growth, and contribute to the long-term success of our Marine portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the team to grow and build the Marine book of business across various products, including Marine Cargo, STP, Project Cargo, Marine Liability, Subsea, and Inland Marine.
- Establish, develop and enhance broker and customer relationships independently and collaboratively with other BHSI product lines.
- Prequalify and assess new business opportunities to ensure alignment with BHSI underwriting principles and profitability targets.
- Maintain and manage a profitable book of business by making sound underwriting decisions in line with BHSI principles and guidelines.
- Apply your growing underwriting knowledge to assist in making informed and strategic decisions to align with our goals and risk appetite.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of insurance experience, with strong preference for Marine Cargo underwriting expertise.
- Proven ability to work independently as an entrepreneurial self-starter with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Technology savvy and data driven; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong focus on customer service.
- Strong communication skills, including negotiation, communications and presentation experience.
- University graduates, preferably in insurance or related field.
- Must be a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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
Please send resumes to [email protected]
Visit our website at www.bhspecialty.com
