What are the responsibilities and job description for the Premium Auditor position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
Premium Auditor
(Entry Level and Experience Welcome to apply)
We are looking to fill this position in our Corporate Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers. Our companies are all rated A “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
BENEFITS
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
- Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
The Premium Audit Associate is responsible for accurately determining the final policy premium for Workers Compensation and Business Owner Policies by validating class codes assigned to each policy and confirming that proper payroll, sales, and subcontractor costs are properly charged and assigned to the correct classifications on the policy. This is done through an audit of policyholders’ books and records either through the mail, over the phone, or via an on-site audit at the policyholder’s location.
Responsibilities:
- Perform mail and telephone audits from our home office location in Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Serve as the primary contact for policyholders throughout the audit process by providing superior customer service, follow up, education, and explanations of the audit function to help facilitate satisfactory completion of the audit within predetermined timeliness
- Review audit worksheets, payroll journals, distribution journals, tax documentation, and various other ad-hoc reports as needed to determine chargeable exposures in accordance with applicable state laws and manuals
- Review operations of business through the use of telephone interviews, audit worksheets, file documentation, applications, and Internet searches to validate classifications are properly assigned to the policy in accordance with applicable state laws and manuals
- Complete audit worksheets using an excel template and process the audit findings in our proprietary policy system
Training & Courses: The following will be provided by the company.
- Classroom and hands on training. You will be cross trained in different work-flows for the ability to grow within the department
- Must be willing to complete an Intro to Insurance course
- Review Premium Auditor Manual
Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy are essential for this role
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient use of a computer
