Hybrid: Commercial Lines Underwriting Analyst

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking Underwriting Analysts at multiple levels to join our Commercial Lines Underwriting team in a hybrid in-office and remote environment. You will evaluate commercial insurance risks, support agency partners, and contribute to profitable growth across our underwriting portfolio.

Position levels vary from I to III with increasing responsibilities, including independently underwriting multiple lines of business and handling complex scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn commercial insurance concepts and underwriting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous insurance, customer service, financial services, or related business experience preferred.
• Commercial lines insurance or underwriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and underwrite commercial lines new business submissions in accordance with company guidelines and underwriting appetite.
• Analyze risk characteristics, coverage needs, and pricing factors to make sound underwriting decisions.
• Verify insured operations and exposures to ensure underwriting accuracy.
• Review Loss Control inspection reports and determine appropriate underwriting actions.
• Process endorsements, policy modifications, and other servicing requests for existing accounts.
• Evaluate renewal business to support retention, profitability, and portfolio performance.
• Communicate underwriting decisions and recommendations clearly and professionally to agency partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents through responsive service and collaboration.
• Work closely with underwriting leadership and team members to address underwriting questions and complex situations.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to expand underwriting knowledge and technical expertise.
• Maintain compliance with underwriting guidelines, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking Underwriting Analysts at multiple levels to join our Commercial Lines Underwriting team in a hybrid in-office and remote environment. You will evaluate commercial insurance risks, support agency partners, and contribute to profitable growth across our underwriting portfolio.

Position levels vary from I to III with increasing responsibilities, including independently underwriting multiple lines of business and handling complex scenarios.