Hybrid Commercial Lines Underwriting Analyst – PTO & 401(k)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Predictable hours

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriting Analyst at multiple levels to evaluate commercial risks and support agency partners. You'll contribute to profitable growth across our underwriting portfolio with training, collaboration, and growth opportunities in a team environment.

Whether starting in underwriting or bringing advanced experience, you will work with experienced professionals to expand your product knowledge and maintain underwriting standards in a

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.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and underwrite commercial lines new business submissions.
• Analyze risk characteristics, coverage needs, and pricing factors.
• Verify insured operations and exposures to ensure underwriting accuracy.
• Review loss control inspection reports and determine actions.
• Process endorsements, policy modifications, and servicing requests.
• Evaluate renewal business to support retention, profitability, and portfolio performance.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly to agency partners.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an Underwriting Analyst at multiple levels to evaluate commercial risks and support agency partners. You'll contribute to profitable growth across our underwriting portfolio with training, collaboration, and growth opportunities in a team environment.

Whether starting in underwriting or bringing advanced experience, you will work with experienced professionals to expand your product knowledge and maintain underwriting standards in a