Head of Contract Middle Market

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 culture and history.

Job Opportunity: 

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a leader with deep Contract Surety Middle Market experience who is interested in joining the dynamic BHSI Surety team. We are a bottom-line focused company with a long-term view to all our underwriting decisions. However, we do appreciate that technology can and will play a significant role in this space in the years to come. The candidate will embrace technology and its potential impacts.

The candidate will think strategically and act collaboratively as they build our business in the middle market space. The ability to build both internal and external relationships will be key. The candidate will have a deep understanding of the decision drivers, both the customer and brokers’ buying decisions.

We are seeking the best candidate for the role. While proximity to our team locations in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Los Angelas, CA, San Fransico, CA, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Indianapolis, IN or Plymouth Meeting, PA is preferred, we will also consider exceptional candidates located elsewhere.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

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.
• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:

The base salary range for this position is from $250,000.00 to $325,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

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.