Underwriting Manager

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies•Parsippany, NJ

2d•$115,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers. Good Things You Can Count On. Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office. Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays). Competitive pay + generous PTO. Medical, dental & vision starting day one. 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
Professional insurance designations such as AU, API, CIC, or CPCU preferred
Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience
Advanced knowledge of property and casualty underwriting practices, risk assessment, and coverage evaluation
Familiarity with insurance policy language and forms
Experience using data and performance metrics to inform underwriting decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Work across teams and maintain internal working relationships
Demonstrated independent work, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Experience reviewing or improving workflow processes

Responsibilities

Lead an underwriting team supporting agency partnerships while overseeing performance and execution across the portfolio.
Work with leadership and distribution partners to support business growth, maintain agency relationships, and ensure consistent underwriting practices.
Build and maintain relationships with key Retail agency partners to support submission activity and improve business mix.
Support underwriting planning by working with leadership and communicating direction to the team.
Handle higher-level referrals from underwriting supervisors and assist with complex accounts.
Monitor submission and renewal volume, team productivity, and service level performance.
Review workflows and assess staffing needs, including coordinating training for new and existing team members.
Review quality control results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Work with teams to ensure underwriting policies and procedures remain accurate and up to date.
Participate in agency meetings, internal meetings, and industry events as needed.