What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Trainer-Commercial Auto Line position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and 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 a 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
- Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
Responsibilities
We are currently searching for an Underwriting Trainer to work out of our Corporate Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The position is responsible for planning and delivering a professional, organized, informative training program in a friendly atmosphere for all new underwriting hires. In addition, the candidate will work closely with Underwriting Management to develop and implement ongoing training initiatives for existing staff.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree required, or a minimum of 3-year equivalent work experience in property-casualty underwriting.
- 3-year of Commercial Auto underwriting experience required.
- Technical insurance designations such as AU, API, CIC or CPCU designations preferred
- Advanced knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures, assessing underwriting risks, and underwriting practices.
- Knowledge of insurance policy language and insurance policy forms preferred.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power-Point and Outlook.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to effectively work with a range of experience levels within the company.
- Strong work ethic, independence, and dependability
