Territory Commercial Lines Underwriter

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

• $60K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Plano, TX
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 underwriting experience in multiple areas including Property and Workers Compensation
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and underwriting practices
  • Familiarity with insurance policy language and data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and price new and renewal business within established authority
  • Manage profitability and growth in the assigned territory
  • Negotiate terms to secure profitable business opportunities
  • Collaborate with leaders to develop territory growth strategies
  • Build and maintain relationships with agency partners
  • Provide responsive service and support to strengthen agency engagement
  • Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for business planning

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on long-term results
  • Opportunity to influence territory performance
  • Regular interaction with agency partners and business leaders
  • Involvement in strategic growth initiatives
Full Job Description
Responsibilities What You’ll DoWe're looking for an experienced Territory Underwriter to manage and grow a designated commercial lines territory. In this role, you'll evaluate risk, make sound underwriting decisions, build strong agency relationships, and help drive profitable growth across the region. You'll work closely with Distribution partners, business leaders, and agency stakeholders to identify opportunities, support retention efforts, and deliver exceptional service. How You’ll Make an Impact
  • Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business within established underwriting authority.
  • Manage profitability, retention, and growth within an assigned territory.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions to secure profitable business opportunities.
  • Partner with Distribution and Line of Business leaders to develop and execute territory growth strategies.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with agency partners.
  • Provide responsive service and support to agents while strengthening agency engagement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify service improvements and address agency feedback.
  • Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities and support business planning.
  • Travel throughout the territory to meet with agency partners and attend industry events as needed.
  • Participate in virtual meetings and maintain regular communication with key stakeholders
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
  • A blend of underwriting expertise, territory management, and relationship building.
  • Regular interaction with agency partners and internal business leaders.
  • Opportunities to influence territory performance and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
  • A collaborative environment focused on delivering long-term profitable results.

Salary Range

$60,000.00-$125,000.00 USD with performance-based bonus potential

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a goodfaith 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 our office locations: Scottsdale, AZ; and Rancho Cordova, CA; Rosemont, IL and Plano, TX.

Interview Integrity Notice:Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.

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