Underwriting Technician

Location

Madrid | Spain

Job description

Madrid, Spain

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?

Learn more about our unique cultureand history.

Job Opportunity: 

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician for First Party Lines – Property, Construction, Marine and Energy products – to join our team in Madrid.

As part of the Underwriting team, the Underwriting Technician will have responsibility for ensuring the Underwriting team are suitably enabled to transact business effectively, through accurate timely and complete recording of data, investigation of issues and relevant engagement with external & internal stakeholders. As a contributor to process and system-based improvements in support of the Underwriting team, the role will have significant involvement with the Operations department. In conjunction with Operations, the Underwriting Technician will be a key driver of task migration to our operational support area through identifying suitable tasks, training and feedback. As part of a growing business, engagement in initiatives across functions and geographies will form an ongoing part of the role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Represent the Operations function within Underwriting team.
• Observe and capture requirements for process improvements or task migration.
• Assist underwriters with account booking and workflow management.
• Provide inputs to relevant actuarial and risk modelling tools.
• Draft quotes/binders in conjunction with Underwriter.
• Monitor and manage Underwriting file integrity.
• Review and provide support on operational support area task completion.
• Support management in producing and monitoring portfolio view of business.
• Participate in reporting and external engagement for receivables management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial insurance preferred Property, Construction, Marine and Energy products.
• Understanding of underwriting practices throughout the policy life cycle.
• Must be proactive and able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support and build workflow and process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Competency in MS Office applications.
• Language skills: English (C1)

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

To apply, please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining why this would be the perfect role for you to [email protected]

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

Visit our website at www.bhspecialty.com

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