Underwriting Technician

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

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