Underwriting Technician, Property

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Disability Insurance (short and long)

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician in our Boston, MA office, supporting our Property Division with proposal and bind transactions and information gathering for new business, renewals, and midterm changes. The role emphasizes strong customer service and collaboration.

This position is ideal for candidates with a solid customer service background and a proactive approach to underwriting workflow, file preparation, and

Qualifications

• Multitasking Ability: Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced underwriting environment.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and workflow tracking.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and underwriting systems or databases.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for internal collaboration and external correspondence.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to review and interpret data, identify discrepancies, and support underwriters in risk assessment processes.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with underwriters, brokers, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of submissions and endorsements.
• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates initiative, with a proactive approach to development.
• Preferred qualifications include: Prior experience in an insurance or underwriting support role; CSR experience; familiarity with property lines of business.

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.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Who are we?

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

Who are we?

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character. We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world? Learn more about our unique culture and history.

Job Opportunity

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician for our Property Division. The Underwriting Technician (UT) is integral to supporting our underwriting team, performing tasks as part of our underwriting process, which includes proposal and bind transactions for our property business. The UT will also perform underwriting activities associated with information gathering and rating for new business, renewals, and midterm changes. Additionally, the UT will assist with electronic file preparation on behalf of the Underwriter. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong customer service background.

The role is based in our Boston, MA office.

Duties & 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.
• Laise 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.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Multitasking Ability: Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced underwriting environment.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and workflow tracking. Detail-oriented mindset.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and underwriting systems or databases.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for internal collaboration and external correspondence.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to review and interpret data, identify discrepancies, and support underwriters in risk assessment processes. Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and escalating issues when necessary.
• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working closely with underwriters, brokers, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of submissions and endorsements.
• Growth Mindset: Self-motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates initiative, with a proactive approach to development.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Prior experience in an insurance or underwriting support role.
• Customer Service Representative experience (CSR) preferred
• Familiarity with property lines of business.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

BHSI Offers

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
• A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).
• Life Insurance (for you and your family).
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
  

The base salary range for this position is from $60K - $70K along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills, experience and location. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.