Underwriter (Entry Level)
About The Position
Want to work for a Berkshire Hathaway company? Here’s your opportunity! We are a commercial property & casualty insurance company looking to fill entry-level underwriting positions. We consider a variety of backgrounds and do not require insurance experience. Our on-the-job training provides the right candidate the opportunity to be successful in this position. What is underwriting? Insurance underwriters use analytical skills to review information from an applicant to evaluate the degree of risk involved in a business or operation to determine if the applicant should be approved for a policy. The underwriter then uses our technology and data to determine the coverages to provide and the premium to be charged for the risk. Our underwriting professionals utilize strong communication and customer service skills by asking questions and making decisions over the phone and via e-mail with our agents.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task
Nice To Haves
- Insurance experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Review information from an applicant to evaluate the degree of risk involved in a business or operation to determine if the applicant should be approved for a policy.
- Use technology and data to determine coverages to provide and the premium to be charged for the risk.
- Utilize strong communication and customer service skills by asking questions and making decisions over the phone and via e-mail with our agents.
Benefits
- Retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar 5% company match
- Paid upfront education reimbursement program
- Health plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Life plans
- Disability plans
- Wellness program
- On-site fitness center
- Online wellness portal
- Emerging Professionals Group offers opportunities for volunteerism, social gatherings and professional development on a quarterly basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
