Senior Habitational Underwriter

Habitational Specialist: this senior level role will serve as an underwriting specialist on Property and Casualty exposures for Habitational accounts. They will provide consultative support for the department for more complex issues and lead the efforts to develop and grow a profitable book of business.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us. 

Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A+ “Superior” grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you’re looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.

Benefits:

• Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!
• Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home (if near one of our office locations) 
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Closed on all major holidays
• Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
• 401K with company match and profit sharing
• Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Discover opportunities to advance your career
• Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world’s most admired companies

• Meeting profitability and written premium goals for as determined by the department.
• Staying current and knowledgeable on trends and market conditions impacting habitational risks.
• Serving as a mentor and coach for underwriters on the team, answering coverage questions, handling account authority referrals, and training new team members.
• Working with the Product Development team to implement new pricing and underwriting guidelines.
• Reviewing claim activity for the class of business to understand any impact on profitability.
• Participating in and contributing to key projects.

Candidates must have:

• At least 5 years of Commercial underwriting experience in Property and Liability or equivalent with at least 3 years of Commercial middle-market underwriting experience preferred

• Minimum 3 years of habitational underwriting

• Excellent communication skills

• Fluent technical computer skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• The ability to work as a team player

• The ability to effectively multi-task and demonstrate excellent time management skills while exhibiting good judgment

• Must be willing to travel at least once a quarter to assigned underwriting territory with Field Representative to develop agency relationships