Underwriting Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Guard; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office

Medical, dental & vision starting day one

401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Guard is searching for a Manager to lead their Premier Partner Underwriting teams in Conshohocken, PA. This role involves building relationships with Retail agents and overseeing underwriting strategies to achieve profitability and revenue goals. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree, prior supervisory experience, and at least 5 years of underwriting experience. The position offers a hybrid schedule with competitive pay, medical benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Prior Supervisory experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Premier Partner Underwriting teams.
• Build relationships with key Retail strategic partners.
• Handle higher level referrals from team supervisors.
• Monitor submission and renewal volumes.
• Assist in maintaining Underwriting Policies and Procedures Manuals.

Skills

Technical insurance designations (AU, API, CIC, CPCU)

Property and casualty underwriting knowledge

Data analytics

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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

We are currently seeking a Manager to oversee Premier Partner Underwriting teams that work specifically with our Retail agents. This role will work closely with the Director of Underwriting to achieve the profitability and revenue goals of GUARD’s Retail partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build relationships with key Retail strategic partners to help increase submission volume as well as improving mix of business received.
• Handle higher level referrals from the team supervisors, communicate new directives to the team, and work with management on underwriting strategies for these partnerships.
• Oversee the monitoring of submission and renewal volumes, team efficiencies, and service level metrics for the teams.
• Review and assess workflow and staffing needs for the teams, including coordination of training for both new hires and current underwriting staff.
• Review quality control audits to identify issues.
• Assist Implementation team in ensuring Underwriting Policies and Procedures Manuals are current and accurate.
• Occasional travel to key partner relationships, GUARD office locations, and industry events

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Prior Supervisory experience required
• Technical insurance designations such as AU, API, CIC or CPCU designations preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures, risk assessment, and practices.
• Familiarity with insurance policy language and forms.
• Solid understanding of data analytics.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with an ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capable of collaborating effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic, independence, and dependability.
• Ability to develop and refine workflow processes.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA