Underwriting Associate

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company•Omaha, NE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

biBerk, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is rapidly expanding and seeking an Underwriting Associate for their Commercial Underwriting Unit. This entry-level position offers the chance to learn risk evaluation for various small business policies including Workers’ Compensation, Business Owners’, Commercial Auto, Professional Liability, and Umbrella. It's an excellent starting point for a career in commercial insurance. The role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Omaha, Nebraska office, with working hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM CST.

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, a cognitive abilities assessment used to measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees

Nice To Haves

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