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 Senior Professional Indemnity & Cyber Underwriter to join our Executive & Professional team in Milan, Italy. Working closely with the Head of PI & Cyber, you will play an important role in developing our Professional Indemnity and Cyber portfolio in Italy. You will underwrite new and renewal business, build strong relationships with brokers and customers, and identify opportunities for profitable and sustainable growth. You will also help shape our broader underwriting strategy, product offering and market presence, while collaborating with Claims, Actuarial and underwriting teammates across BHSI. This is an opportunity to join a global insurer while helping to shape the continued development of our PI & Cyber proposition in Italy. The successful candidate will have meaningful exposure to portfolio strategy,



product development and broker engagement, with the support of experienced local and international teammates. Cyber underwriting experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We would also welcome candidates with strong Professional Indemnity experience and an interest in further developing their Cyber underwriting expertise. Duties & responsibilities
• Underwrite a broad range of Professional Indemnity and Cyber risks, across both Large Corporate and Middle Market segments, ensuring appropriate risk analysis and documentation and maintaining sound underwriting discipline, diligence and quality of service.
• Support the development and growth of the PI & Cyber portfolio in Italy, with a strong focus on profitable and sustainable growth, while managing and maintaining a profitable renewal book.
• Establish, develop and expand long-term relationships with brokers and customers, further strengthening BHSI’s presence in the Italian market.
• Effectively communicate BHSI’s value proposition to brokers and customers and contribute to positioning BHSI as a leading market for PI & Cyber in Italy.
• Contribute to the continuous development of products, policy wordings, underwriting tools and processes, responding to evolving customer needs and market trends.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high underwriting and service standards.
• Be a positive reflection of BHSI in the marketplace, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and leadership in interactions with brokers, customers and industry stakeholders. Preferred experience and skills




• At least 5 years’ Professional Indemnity underwriting experience, with a strong understanding of the Italian commercial insurance market.
• Cyber underwriting experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong technical underwriting capability, including experience in risk analysis, coverage assessment, policy forms and wordings, and a good understanding of portfolio management with a focus on underwriting discipline and profitable growth.
• Established broker and customer relationships, or a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships quickly.
• Professional fluency in Italian and English, with the ability to communicate confidently with brokers, customers and teammates.
• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and geographies.
• A proactive, commercially curious and self-motivated approach, with a genuine interest in developing BHSI’s PI & Cyber business in Italy.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism, with a strong alignment to BHSI’s values and culture.
• Willingness to travel for business when required. BHSI offers
• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates;
• a dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centred on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders;
• a purposely non-bureaucratic organisation that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasises individual excellence in a team framework. NOTE: This

job description
is not intended to be all-inclusive. The successful teammate may undertake other related duties, as agreed, to support the ongoing needs of the organisation. To apply, please submit your CV, with a cover letter, outlining why this would be the perfect role for you to [email protected]

📌 Senior Underwriter, PI (Milano)
🏢 Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
📍 Milano