Underwriter (Entry Level)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance•Denver, CO

20h•Hybrid

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. Looking for an excellent benefits package? We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar 5% company match, a paid upfront education reimbursement program, and health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Career Progression, hybrid work schedule, casual dress Health conscious? Our wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with a brand new on-site fitness center and an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, plus more. Want to get involved? Our Emerging Professionals Group offers opportunities for volunteerism, social gatherings and professional development on a quarterly basis. We hope you’ll consider joining us! The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) are a group of six insurance carrier that are part of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, and with more than 45 years in business, BHHC has evolved from a regional carrier to a national insurance group writing a diverse book of policies from coast to coast. We insure challenging classes in today’s commercial auto & property marketplace, such as trucking, public auto, vacant and rental properties, and so much more. BHHC has earned an enviable record of success in the insurance industry that is supported by A.M.Best’s highest financial strength rating of A++.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to solve problems and make decisions
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi-task

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 the 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.