Senior Commercial Surety Underwriter

About the role

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner offering a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages. As part of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with a stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting of commercial surety book
• Credit analysis of new business and monitoring of existing book
• Develop and build the commercial surety book
• Establish and develop broker and customer relationships
• RFP, Contract, & Bond Form Review for large, sophisticated projects
• Develop marketing plans
• Ability to travel within territory

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of underwriting experience within the commercial surety space
• Credit assessment skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing and collaborating with retail brokers
• BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Houston is $130,000 to $180,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience.

Schedule

This position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate travel requirements.