Property Underwriting Support Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Boston, MA seeks an Underwriting Technician for our Property Division. The UT assists underwriting with proposals, rating, and documentation for new business, renewals, and midterm changes.

The role is based in our Boston office and requires collaboration with underwriters and brokers. You will help with file preparation, data gathering, and quotes, while ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Multitasking ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced underwriting environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and workflow tracking.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and underwriting systems or databases.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to review data, identify discrepancies, and support underwriters in risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with underwriters to support underwriting activities including preparing modeling requests and verifying property valuations.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files with file integrity.
• Prepare, proof, and coordinate policy and endorsement issuance.
• Process financial transactions accurately and verify policies are booked and invoices issued.
• Triage broker submissions to ensure underwriting data is complete and compliant with guidelines.
• Assist with preparation of quotes and binders for review with underwriters.
• Correspond with brokers and follow up to obtain required information.
• Liaise between Underwriting, Operations, and other teams to facilitate workflow and issue resolution.
• Maintain underwriting trackers, databases, and reporting tools for accurate account status.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Growth Mindset

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance in Boston, MA seeks an Underwriting Technician for our Property Division. The UT assists underwriting with proposals, rating, and documentation for new business, renewals, and midterm changes.

The role is based in our Boston office and requires collaboration with underwriters and brokers. You will help with file preparation, data gathering, and quotes, while ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a dynamic environment.