Underwriting Associate
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company•San Antonio, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
biBerk, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is rapidly expanding its footprint throughout the US and is looking to hire an Underwriting Associate for its Commercial Underwriting Unit. This position offers the opportunity to learn how to evaluate risks for Workers’ Compensation, Business owners’, Commercial Auto, Professional Liability, and Umbrella policies for small businesses. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity in the commercial insurance industry. The available shift is 9 AM-5:30 PM. This is a hybrid position requiring both in-office and remote work in San Antonio, TX.
Requirements
- Strong investigative skills
- Ability to utilize the internet as a research tool
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Adaptability in a constantly changing environment, including changes to technology, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory conditions
- Bachelor’s degree + strong score on the Wonderlic test
- Prior experience in Underwriting a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Utilize company underwriting criteria to evaluate risks for various lines of business
- Perform independent verification of insured's operations
- Review and process change requests on in-force policies
- Evaluate in-force policies at renewal
- Participate in Underwriting Training for new products, directives, and processes
- Participate in projects as assigned
Benefits
- Medical (PPO/HDHP)
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage
- Generous PTO plan
- Paid company holidays
- 4 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs
- Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment
- Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs
- Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
