Underwriting Associate
About The Position
biBerk, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an A++ rated company, and rapidly expanding our footprint throughout the US. We are looking to hire the right candidate to become an Underwriting Associate in our Commercial Underwriting Unit. This position provides the opportunity to learn how to evaluate risks for Workers’ Compensation, Business owners’, Commercial Auto, Professional Liability, and Umbrella policies for small businesses. This is a great opportunity to begin a career in the commercial insurance industry. The shift available is 8AM-4:30PM CST. This is a hybrid position requiring both in-office and remote work
Requirements
- Strong investigative skills
- Ability to utilize the internet as a research tool
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Adaptability in a constantly changing environment, including changes to technology, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory conditions
- Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with a strong score on the Wonderlic test, a cognitive abilities assessment used to measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in Underwriting a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Utilize company underwriting criteria to evaluate risks for various lines of business
- Perform independent verification of insured's operations
- Review and process change requests on in-force policies
- Evaluate in-force policies at renewal
- Participate in Underwriting Training for new products, directives, and processes
- Participate in projects as assigned
Benefits
- Medical (PPO/HDHP), vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage in addition to a standard plan.
- Generous PTO plan for all benefit-time eligible employees.
- Paid company holidays and 4 floating holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs.
- Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment.
- Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs.
- Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
- Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
