Underwriting Assistant – Retail Property

Company:  Berkshire Hathaway

Industry:- Private

Employment Type:-  Full-time

Work Hours:-  8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability, and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.

Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within the Company’s guidelines.  They also receive, record, and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software.

This position will be located in the Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.

What will you do?

  • Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting.  Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based on territory, agency, and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
  • Identify and/or review the proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
  • Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine the degree of risk identify risk improvement or need for termination, and make recommendations to Underwriters.
  • Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes and instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.

What are we looking for?

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  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
  • Personal computer-related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • 2-3 years related work experience.
  • Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
  • Excellent customer service skills

Who would excel in this role?

  • You possess great attention to detail.
  • You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.
  • You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.
  • You have a strong aptitude for Mathematics.

Underwriting Assistant – Retail Property