Underwriting Technician

About Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia, provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers worldwide. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, the company brings their solutions to market with their stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of its global team of professionals who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

Your role

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia has an exciting opportunity for what they call an Underwriting Technician (UT) to work within and support the company's underwriting team. The role will perform administrative and operational 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 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.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting and working with underwriters or wants to explore their next administrative opportunity.

Duties & Responsibilities: What does the job involve?

• Supporting underwriters with all activities related to managing an Insured (customer) account
• Manage the files for each Insured which involves ensuring that the appropriate documents are all held electronically. The documentation relates to what the Broker provides, Claims Information, how the underwriter assesses the customer risk and comes up with a price etc
• Once a premium (price) is agreed to ensure that a policy is issued to the customer
• Ensure that the information the broker sends to BHSI (Broker submission) and all required underwriting data are accurate
• Once the Underwriter has determined the premium draft quotes and binding notices for the customers and reviewed them with underwriters prior to sending them out
• Correspond with brokers; follow up on outstanding information
• Work with teammates in other offices and countries to ensure that tasks are completed within agreed time frames
• Develop a broad understanding of the Insurance Industry and how it is all managed

Training & development

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia team members around the globe have exceptional individual expertise and a highly collaborative style. They excel individually and, working together, takes their organization – and yours – to a higher level still. At Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), their passion for what they do permeates every endeavour. They focus every day on building everlasting – “forever” – relationships with their customers and business partners. They take great pride in knowing that their expertise, capacity, and financial strength can bring certainty to your insurance programs for years to come.

Benefits

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia offers:

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates
• A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centred on always doing the right thing for their customers, teammates and their 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.

Career progression

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia is looking for individuals who share their devotion to the task…who show both an ability to excel and an excellence of character. People who want to do the heavy lifting — and find unprecedented opportunities in reach. People whose integrity and work ethic fit proudly under the Berkshire Hathaway banner. The company is looking for individuals from every corner of their industry and the industries they serve and varying levels of experience.

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Work life balance

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia has created programs that support the way you live and work today. They offer:

• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
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Culture & vibe

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia is a values-based organisation where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who they are and how they do business. The company values the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and strives to foster an inclusive environment that enables all its team members to bring their best selves to work. They are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognised.

About you

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Analytical, and inquiring. Able to use your initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer focus. Able to develop and manage relationships with their customers and business partners and with internal colleagues to ensure the right outcome for the customer
• Thorough and with good attention to detail
• Strong competency in MS Office applications
• A demonstrated interest in a career in insurance would be highly regarded

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Australia.