Senior/Underwriter, D&O

Job Opportunity: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is continuing to grow our team in Sydney or Melbourne, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Executive & Professional lines, specialising in Directors & Officers (D&O).We are seeking an individual who us intelligent, passionate and always striving towards excellence. We expect our teammates to be able to learn new products and have the necessary relationship-building and negotiating skills to help lead and further build a profitable book of business.You should be great with people and comfortable working closely with all functions of our business including legal, actuarial, claims as well as other underwriters across the broader BHSI team. A positive attitude and sense of professionalism are critical, as is your ability to communicate effectively.The successful candidate will be focused on a positive customer experience, while maintaining sound underwriting discipline. This position is a great fit for an Underwriter looking to expand their responsibilities and underwriting knowledge with an experienced and well-regarded unit within a top global insurance company.Duties & Responsibilities: Manage and build upon a book of business that is consistent with the team’s strategic focus.Develop and build a profitable book of financial lines business.Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships.Underwrite assigned accounts while ensuring appropriate analysis and documentation.Work in a fast-paced, bottom line-oriented environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.Underwrite to complex and challenging risks while developing creative solutions for our partners.Work closely with our in-house claims team to help create a positive and transparent experience for our customers. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 2+ years of financial lines underwriting experience.Demonstrated understanding of financial analysis and financial markets.Existing broker and customer relationships, or the experience and ability to develop strong broker and customer relationships quickly.Solid underwriting fundamentals with strong desire to learn and develop in D&O.Good understanding of D&O market policy wordings and endorsements.Experience trading with specialised brokers is preferred.Strong collaboration and team building skills.Strong communication skills including negotiation, written communication and presentation experience.Degree or equivalent education, and/or insurance qualifications. 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.