Experienced Underwriter - Contract Surety, SE Region

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. 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 team members to contribute and be recognized.

About the role

We are seeking a senior-level Contract Surety Underwriter for the Southeast Region. While proximity to our Atlanta office is preferred, we are open to individuals located anywhere within the Southeast Region. This is a customer-focused position ideally suited for a professional of the highest ethical standards, dedicated to excellence, and passionate about the surety business. The ideal candidate values collaboration, simplicity over complexity, and innovative problem-solving to provide practical solutions for brokers and customers. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions across our growing surety organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead underwriter on an existing, high-quality portfolio of contract surety clients.
• Analyze credit quality and make sound decisions regarding terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Develop and advance broker and agent relationships to pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct contract, RFP, and bond form reviews for a wide range of risks, including middle market, subcontract, and national contractors.
• Actively contribute to daily operations, system development, and underwriting practices across the surety organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of underwriting experience within contract surety or a comparable credit or financial-oriented industry.
• Strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills.
• Excellent negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time based on business need.
• Experience managing and collaborating with retail brokers and agents.
• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Disability insurance (short-term and long-term).
• Life insurance for you and your family.
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts and 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $260,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility. Salary is determined by relevant skills and experience.