Head of Contract Surety, Middle Market
Compensation
$250k – $325k /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Head of Contract Surety, Middle Market role is listed in Chicago, IL, with proximity to several BHSI team locations preferred; exceptional candidates elsewhere may be considered. The base salary range is $250,000–$325,000 per year, with annual bonus eligibility. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance provides commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance to customers and brokers. The role builds and leads the middle-market contract surety business, setting its market approach and underwriting framework while managing portfolio risk. It also supports growth of the existing surety business through collaboration with brokers, customers, and internal teams.
What you'll do
- Develop the go-to-market strategy for middle-market contract surety
- attract, hire, lead, and develop the team
- draft underwriting criteria and a risk-assessment framework
- manage the portfolio within appetite
- collaborate with brokers and customers
- ensure file documentation and compliance
- and monitor competition and product-line risk.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- head of contract suretymiddle marketchicago ilberkshire hathaway specialty insurancesuretyinsuranceunderwritingportfolio managementleadershipfull-time$250k–$325k/yearannual bonus eligibility
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Benefits & perks
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- short- and long-term disability
- life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- flexible spending and health reimbursement accounts
- employee assistance program
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays and time off
- tuition reimbursement
- and paid parental leave.
Why this role
The posting seeks 15–20 years of experience serving middle-market contractors as an underwriter, broker, or both. National or multi-geography experience is a plus.
About the employer
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 52
- Industry
- Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
- Occupation code
- 11-3031.00
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Listing ID: ec20dc5e-ec31-4427-ae43-3f40359142c9