Senior Risk Engineer - Construction

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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?

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk Engineer specializing in the Property Construction segment supporting our rapidly growing Builder’s Risk business. The position reports directly to the SVP Risk Control, Energy and Construction, North America however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting team(s). Ideally, candidates would be located near an existing North American BHSI office with a Builder’s Risk presence, including Toronto, New York, Houston, or Plymouth Meeting, PA.

• Support Builder’s Risk underwriting teams globally
• Conduct technical desktop construction project reviews to inform our underwriting teams enabling profitable underwriting risk assessments
• Attend occasional site visits when needed to improve our knowledge of the risk
• Communicate effectively with other Risk Engineers, the Underwriting team, the Valuation team, and the Claims team
• Represent BHSI in the marketplace by interacting and communicating effectively, professionally, and respectfully with customers when discussing findings, recommendations or seeking clarification while participating at site visits or customer meetings
• Support other lines of business as needed

• 10 years (+) in both field and account engineering related to property construction insurance
• Extensive experience across a variety of project types / occupancies
• High degree of experience with both EAR and CAR project types
• Highly skilled in effective professional communication, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of project safety practices

• 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:
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

The base salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, 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.