Experienced Risk Control Engineer

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 an experienced and well-rounded Risk Control Engineer to support our growing and diverse Casualty business, including Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Energy, Environmental, Construction and Transportation accounts, concentrating on General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella lines of business. The position reports directly into the Head of Casualty Risk Control, however all Risk Engineers at BHSI are fully integrated with the Underwriting Team(s). The preferred office locations for this role are Dallas, Houston, or Seattle, although other BHSI office locations will be considered for the right candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate complex technical risks and exposures that could impact a wide book of business
• Create content and other resources to address emerging and changing issues
• Support the underwriting process through individual risk assessments and technical research
• Lead customer visits for the purposes of improving our knowledge of the risk.
• Participate in customer and broker meetings to strengthen our relationships and deliver our value add proposition
• Support other lines of business as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of strong experience working in engineering, risk management and/or loss control disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of exposures and controls in casualty lines of business with a strong technical background in one or more industries.
• High aptitude for technical writing and verbal communication, including presentation experience.
• Have a strong desire to build something that adds long-term value to a forever business
• Be confident that you will thrive in a rapidly growing, dynamic environment with limited direction
• Have commitment to diligence, creativity and ability to collaborate with all levels and all disciplines
• Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions while maintaining integrity and quality standards
• Ability to work within an office environment and remotely depending on business needs
• Ability to travel – up 30% of time, largely self-directed, across North America.
• BS Degree in Engineering, Science, Safety or equivalent field desirable

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

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