What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel/Senior Counsel, Casualty and Healthcare position at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance?
Job Description
Job Description
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 legal counsel role in our New York, Chicago, or Boston office. This Counsel / Senior Counsel is responsible for assisting Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company’s (“BHSIC”) Legal Department in supporting BHSIC in North America, including the development and use of Casualty and Healthcare insurance products in admitted and non-admitted markets. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with the legal, underwriting, claims, state affairs, operations, and other functional teams to support BHSIC’s continued growth in North America by providing technical legal advice, assistance, and support with respect to BHSIC’s Casualty and Healthcare insurance products (and development of such products) for use in North America. The title (Counsel or Senior Counsel) will be determined based upon the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Provide legal advice regarding BHSIC’s products and product development in North America.
- Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, and other functional teams on legal issues associated with BHSIC’s products and product development, business, and operations in North America.
- Participate in new product and business opportunities.
- Support underwriters in reviewing / issuing various BHSIC products.
- Review legal / regulatory requirements concerning BHSIC’s Casualty and Healthcare products.
- Assist in the development of system and procedures to disseminate legal information to underwriting, claims and other functional teams on legal developments that effect BHSIC’s products and business.
- Prepare market surveys relative to Casualty and Healthcare products.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience :
BHSI Offers :
Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
NOTE : 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.
The base salary range for this position is from $150,000 – $190,000 along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s actual salary is commensurate with experience as determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000
