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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

Are you interested in the Accident & Health Industry and learning about the insurance industry and the ins and outs of being a successful Underwriter? Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level candidate to join their team as an Associate Underwriter. The opportunity is based in their Sydney office. The Associate Underwriter will receive real-time on-the-job training with exposure to the insurance world. Specific responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in developing and building the Accident & Health book of business which includes group insurance products such as Corporate Travel, Group Personal Accident, and Expatriate Medical
• Working with their lead small business Underwriter to service an existing renewal portfolio with risks spread across Australia
• Assisting underwriters in data analysis, rating, account assessment, and file documentation
• Correspond with brokers; follow up for information
• Attend broker and customer meetings alongside underwriters
• Create and maintain records both electronically, if required, following established guidelines and processes
• Working with Underwriters to input data and information into pricing models & underwriting systems
• Reviewing the information for new and existing policyholders which comes in from their Insurance Brokers
• Assisting Underwriters in issuing Insurance documentation to Insurance Brokers
• Engagement with Insurance Brokers on Claims History requests, Renewal Invitations, certificates of Currencies, and Closings along with other queries and requests
• Working with their Underwriting Technicians to ensure that all new business or renewal quotes, contract changes, and endorsements are processed and managed accurately and timely
• Support Underwriters in premium handling, monitoring debtors, and following up on closings
• Preparation of policy documentation in relation to manuscript wording
• Setting up and finalizing policies in various systems

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.
• Face-to-face learning opportunities to ensure an understanding of Accident & Health Underwriting. Learning all aspects including how to price risks, undertake & review portfolios and how to effectively engage in business development.
• 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 organisation that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasises individual excellence in a team framework.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members 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

Over time, the candidate will develop the following competencies while growing their knowledge base:

A demonstrated ability to:

• Prioritise their time and effectively work in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of service orientation, agility and decisiveness
• Analyse and understand the effect/intent of contract language while working closely with their in-house claims team during the underwriting/contract structuring process
• Underwrite all products within the Accident & Health line
• Effectively engage broker and customer contacts

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A collaborative and team-focused mentality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• University or Insurance qualifications are preferred
• Strong financial acumen
• Proven customer service experience preferred

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.