Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter — Hybrid, Growth & Profitability

Berkshire Hathaway Guard; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Predictable hours: no nights/weekends/

Competitive pay + generous PTO

Medical, dental & vision starting day

401(k) + tuition reimbursement

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Underwriting

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration across teams

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

AU or CPCU designations preferred

Tools

Insurance policy language

Job description

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.