Guard Insurance Group Parsippany , NJ 07054
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a Program Account Underwriter that will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing new and renewal business based on company standards, the Program Agreement, and within granted underwriting authority. As a Senior Program Account Underwriter, you will underwrite and work on multiple lines of business including Businessowners' Policies, Commercial Auto, Commercial Package Policies, and Professional Liability, among others. You will work closely with both the internal Underwriting team as well as external Program Administrators/MGAs and agents.
About Us:
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us.
Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A+ "Superior" grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you're looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.
Benefits:
Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!
Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home
Generous vacation and sick time
Closed on all major holidays
Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
401K with company match and profit sharing
Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!
Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
Discover opportunities to advance your career
Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world's most admired companies
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, and pricing new and renewal business based on company standards, the Program Agreement, and within granted underwriting authority. As a Program Account Underwriter, you will underwrite and work on multiple lines of business including Businessowners' Policies, Commercial Auto, Commercial Package Policies, and Professional Liability, among others.
You will work closely with both the internal Underwriting team as well as external Program Administrators/MGAs.
Assist with Underwriting Guidelines and alignment with established and evolving Guard guidelines.
You will coordinate and participate in Program Audits and produce audit reports (about 12 per year), which includes some travel.
You will Facilitate meetings with internal and external participants and assist with demographics and ad hoc portfolio management projects and analysis.
Qualifications
Up to 5 years of Commercial P&C underwriting experience - Property, General Liability and Commercial Auto a must
The ability to work as a team player
Strong oral and writing skills
Strong technical skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms
Ability to effectively manage a full workload while exhibiting good judgment
Ability to effectively communicate externally and internally. Externally with experienced program managers and senior underwriters, internally with the Product Leads, Accounting, Claims, Actuarial, IT, etc.
Assist with demographics and ad hoc portfolio management projects and analysis
Willingness to travel to assigned Program Administrator locations
Assist on program audits and audit reports
In addition, Commercial Package, Professional Liability, and Surplus lines underwriting experience would be a plus
Guard Insurance Group