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Underwriting Associate

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025
(Entry Level and Experienced Welcome to Apply!)

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 9AM-5:30PM.

This is a hybrid position requiring both in office and remote work in Wilkes Barre, PA or Omaha, NE.

Job 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

Preferred Knowledge
  • 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

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s 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
  • Prior experience in Underwriting a plus, but not required
About Us
biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A insurer.
BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.
Some highlights of our benefits are:
  • Great work environment with growth opportunity
  • Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
  • Closed on major holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • A fantastic healthcare package
  • Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
  • Service recognition after 5 years of employment
In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $20.52 - 23.27 per hour. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

Salary : $21 - $23

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