Underwriter (On-the-Job Training)

National Indemnity Company; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is seeking an entry-level Underwriter in Omaha, NE for an on-the-job training program. The role focuses on reviewing applicant information, assessing risk, and determining coverage and premiums, with strong emphasis on communication with agents via phone and email.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and offers a pathway through a formal training program, with opportunities to learn underwriting standards and advance within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Review information from applicants to evaluate risk and determine coverage and premium.
• Communicate with agents by phone and email to gather needed details.
• Learn and apply underwriting guidelines through on-the-job training.
• Collaborate with team to support policy issuance and risk assessment.

Skills

Basic math

Problem solving

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

## Underwriter (On-the-Job Training)Applylocations: Omaha, NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R14868Job DescriptionWant to work for a **Berkshire Hathaway** company? Here’s your opportunity!We are a commercial property & casualty insurance company looking to fill **entry-level underwriting** positions. We consider a variety of backgrounds and **do not require insurance experience**. Our **on-the-job training** provides the right candidate the opportunity to be successful in this position.**What is underwriting?** Insurance underwriters use analytical skills to review information from an applicant to evaluate the degree of risk involved in a business or operation to determine if the applicant should be approved for a policy. The underwriter then uses our technology and data to determine the coverages to provide and the premium to be charged for the risk. Our underwriting professionals utilize strong communication and customer service skills by asking questions and making decisions over the phone and via e-mail with our agents.**Looking for an excellent benefits package?** We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar 5% company match, a paid upfront education reimbursement program, and health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.**Career Progression, hybrid work schedule, casual dress****Health conscious?** Our wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with a brand new on-site fitness center and an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, plus more.**Want to get involved?** Our Emerging Professionals Group offers opportunities for volunteerism, social gatherings and professional development on a quarterly basis.**Worried about parking downtown?** Don’t be. The Company subsidizes the majority of the cost. The most you’ll pay is $5 a month.We hope you’ll consider joining us!**Qualifications:*** Bachelor degree or equivalent* Knowledge of basic math* Ability to solve problems and make decisions* Excellent customer service skills* Ability to multi-task### About UsFounded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family.We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again.A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.