Hybrid: Entry-Level Commercial Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays (4 floating) and parenal

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Wellness initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Associate for its Commercial Underwriting Unit in Omaha, NE. The role involves evaluating risks across Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, and other lines, with a hybrid in-office requirement on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The position offers training opportunities in underwriting, a collaborative team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a strong score on the Wonderlic cognitive ability assessment.
• Prior underwriting experience is 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.

Skills

Investigative skills

Internet research

Customer service

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Wonderlic test score

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Associate for its Commercial Underwriting Unit in Omaha, NE. The role involves evaluating risks across Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, and other lines, with a hybrid in-office requirement on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The position offers training opportunities in underwriting, a collaborative team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.