Vice President, Head of Marine Canada

Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President, Head of Marine, for our Canadian Marine team located in our Toronto office.

The Marine Leader will play a critical role in building a strong underwriting team and profitable book of business team and will report to the Head of Canada Property. The Marine Leader will be responsible for the portfolio management and business strategy for all Marine product lines, including Primary/Excess Ocean Cargo, Stock Throughput, and Inland Marine coverage for mid-size and large corporate customers.

The Marine Leader will be responsible for developing new business in order to achieve our teams’ shared objectives. A deep experience in all Marine product lines, and ability to operate with reasonable autonomy, a willingness to speak up and promote positive change, be results-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment are all pre-requisites for this role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Effectively develop, and lead a strong Marine underwriting team.
• Develop a strategy to achieve a profitable book of business.
• Proactively market & develop customer relationships.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
• Willingness to travel.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Experience in the Ocean and Inland Marine product lines.
• Minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience with a proven track record of results.
• Experience with catastrophic risk exposures and hazards.
• Independent and Self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented and outcome focused.
• Creative, solution-driven problem solver.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication skills; both verbal and written.
• College diploma, University degree, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage/prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work within a team environment.

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:
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match.
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.