Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway Guard; Plano (TX); Híbrido; USD 60 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid schedule

Predictable hours: no nights/weekends/

Competitive pay + generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k) + tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies seeks an experienced underwriter to evaluate, price, and manage commercial lines within assigned authority. You’ll partner with distribution and agency relationships to grow profitability while applying underwriting judgment and market awareness.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (2 days remote/3 in‑office), travel to agency partners, and a focus on risk, policy structures, and data-driven decision making.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• AU or CPCU designations preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation.
• Strong understanding of underwriting practices, risk assessment, and policy structures.
• Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms.
• Solid understanding of working with data to support underwriting decisions.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines business while supporting the performance and profitability of the portfolio.
• Work closely with distribution partners and agency relationships, applying underwriting judgment and market awareness to support thoughtful growth within your assigned authority.
• Travel to key agency partner relationships, participate in virtual meetings, and attend industry events as needed.

Conhecimentos

Underwriting

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration across teams

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

AU or CPCU designations preferred

Ferramentas

Insurance policy language

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

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

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines business while supporting the performance and profitability of the portfolio.

Work closely with distribution partners and agency relationships, applying underwriting judgment and market awareness to support thoughtful growth within your assigned authority.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Evaluate,select, and price new and renewal business in alignment with underwriting standards and authority
• Partner with Distribution to support territory production and profitability
• Travel to key agency partner relationships, participate in virtual meetings, and attend industry events as needed

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Professional designations such as AU or CPCU preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation
• Strong understanding of underwriting practices, risk assessment, and policy structures
• Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms
• Solid understanding of working with data to support underwriting decisions
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skill
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability

What to Expect

• Regular interaction with distribution partners and internal stakeholders
• Mix of independent underwriting and collaborative decision-making
• Opportunity for both virtual and in-person agency engagement

Salary Range

$60,000.00-$125,000.00 USD with performance-based bonus potential

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‑faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of our office locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Rancho Cordova, CA; Plano, TX and Rosemont, IL

Interview Integrity Notice:Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.