Underwriting Associate (Entry Level)

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company•Omaha, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

biBerk, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is hiring an Underwriting Associate for its Commercial Underwriting Unit. This entry-level opportunity (experienced candidates are also welcome) provides training in evaluating risks for Workers’ Compensation, Business Owners’, Commercial Auto, Professional Liability, and Umbrella policies for small businesses. The position is hybrid and requires in-office work at the Omaha, Nebraska office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The available shift is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST. The role uses company underwriting criteria to assess risks, verify insureds’ operations, process policy changes, and evaluate policies at renewal. The associate also participates in training and assigned projects. Prior underwriting experience is a plus but is not required. The entry-level compensation rate starts at $20.52 per hour. Higher rates may be available for candidates with commercial property and casualty underwriting experience; final compensation depends on qualifications, geographic location, and other legally permitted considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong score on the Wonderlic cognitive abilities assessment.
Strong investigative skills.
Ability to use 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 and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Adaptability to changes in technology, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior underwriting experience is a plus but is not required.
Commercial property and casualty underwriting experience may qualify candidates for a higher rate.

Responsibilities

Use company underwriting criteria to evaluate risks across various lines of business.
Independently verify insureds’ 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 insurance (PPO/HDHP).
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Dental insurance, including a standard plan and an enhanced plan with orthodontia coverage.
Generous paid time off for benefit-time-eligible employees.
Paid company holidays and four floating holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Education Assistance Program offering 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after six months of service for approved degree programs.
Service Recognition Program providing a monetary award for vacation every five years of employment.
Wellness initiatives, including Fitness Center and Weight Watchers reimbursement programs.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits.
Employee discount and rewards program for travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more.