What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Lines Underwriter position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
Good Things Start Here. Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers. Good Things You Can Count On.- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
Responsibilities
Are you an underwriter with a strong background in commercial lines looking to join a company backed by the strength and stability of Berkshire Hathaway? At GUARD, we’re growing and seeking Property & Casualty Underwriters to help us evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business across our commercial line's portfolio.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for underwriting Workers’ Compensation, Commercial Auto, and Businessowners’ policies, with a focus on profitable growth and strong agency relationships. You’ll work closely with Field Representatives to develop and maintain partnerships in your assigned territory.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business in accordance with company underwriting standards and within granted authority.
- Collaborate with Field Representatives to strengthen agency relationships and support business development.
- Travel within the assigned underwriting territory to meet with agency partners and assess market opportunities.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required
- Technical insurance designations such as AU or CPCU preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation
- Knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures, risk assessment, and practices.
- Familiarity with insurance policy language and forms
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Capable of collaborating effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong work ethic, independence, and dependability
- Travel to key relationships, moderate virtual agency meetings, and attend trade shows as needed
This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA; Rosemont, IL; Plano, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA.