Property Underwriting Support Specialist

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPEC INS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Technician for our Property Division in Boston, MA. The role supports underwriting activities, prepares quotes and endorsements, and maintains electronic files while coordinating with underwriters and brokers.

The ideal candidate has a strong customer service background, multitasking ability, and solid computer skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits as part of a values-based organization rooted in

Qualifications

• Multitasking across priorities in a fast-paced underwriting environment.
• Attention to detail and accurate records management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to review data, identify discrepancies, and support underwriters.
• Team-oriented approach with cross-department collaboration.
• Growth mindset with initiative for development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with underwriters to support underwriting activities including preparing modeling requests and verifying property valuations.
• Create, organize, and maintain electronic files, while ensuring file integrity.
• Prepare, proof, and coordinate policy and endorsement issuance.
• Process financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner; verify policies are properly booked and invoices are issued correctly.
• Triage broker submissions to ensure all required underwriting data is complete, accurate, and compliant with underwriting guidelines.
• Assist with the preparation of quotes and binders for review with underwriters.
• Correspond with brokers; monitor outstanding documentation and proactively follow up to obtain required information.
• Liaise between Underwriting, Operations, and other internal teams to facilitate efficient workflow and issue resolution.
• Maintain underwriting trackers, databases, and reporting tools to ensure accurate account status and workflow visibility.
• Preferred qualifications include: prior experience in an insurance or underwriting support role; CSR experience; familiarity with property lines of business; high school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Tech proficiency

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Technician for our Property Division in Boston, MA. The role supports underwriting activities, prepares quotes and endorsements, and maintains electronic files while coordinating with underwriters and brokers.

The ideal candidate has a strong customer service background, multitasking ability, and solid computer skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits as part of a values-based organization rooted in