Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

$60K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Professional designations such as AU or CPCU preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in key commercial lines
  • Strong understanding of underwriting practices and risk assessment
  • Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms
  • Solid data analysis skills for supporting underwriting decisions
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and price new and renewal commercial lines business
  • Partner with distribution to enhance production and profitability
  • Travel to agency partners and attend industry events
  • Apply underwriting judgment to support growth initiatives
  • Engage in virtual meetings with key stakeholders

Benefits

  • Regular interaction with distribution partners
  • Opportunities for both independent and collaborative decision-making
  • Flexible work environment including virtual engagement options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines business while supporting the performance and profitability of the portfolio.

Work closely with distribution partners and agency relationships, applying underwriting judgment and market awareness to support thoughtful growth within your assigned authority.
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business in alignment with underwriting standards and authority
  • Partner with Distribution to support territory production and profitability
  • Travel to key agency partner relationships, participate in virtual meetings, and attend industry events as needed


Qualifications

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • Professional designations such as AU or CPCU preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation
  • Strong understanding of underwriting practices, risk assessment, and policy structures
  • Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms
  • Solid understanding of working with data to support underwriting decisions
  • Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skill
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability
What to Expect
  • Regular interaction with distribution partners and internal stakeholders
  • Mix of independent underwriting and collaborative decision-making
  • Opportunity for both virtual and in-person agency engagement


Salary Range

$60,000.00-$125,000.00 USD

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA

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