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Underwriting Manager

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$115,000 - 180,000 yearly

Job Description - Underwriting Manager






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
  • 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses








Responsibilities






What You’ll Do

Lead an underwriting team that supports key agency partnerships and drives consistent, high-quality portfolio performance.

 

In this role, you’ll partner with leadership and distribution to drive growth, maintain key relationships, and ensure consistent underwriting execution and performance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Build and maintain relationships with key Retail agency partners to support submission activity and improve business mix
  • Support underwriting planning by working with leadership and communicating direction to the team
  • Handle higher-level referrals from underwriting supervisors and assist with complex accounts
  • Monitor submission and renewal volume, team productivity, and service level performance
  • Review workflows and assess staffing needs, including coordinating training for new and existing team members
  • Review quality control results to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Work with teams to ensure underwriting policies and procedures remain accurate and up to date
  • Participate in agency meetings, internal meetings, and industry events as needed








Qualifications






What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience required
  • Professional insurance designations such as AU, API, CIC, or CPCU preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience
  • Advanced knowledge of property and casualty underwriting practices, risk assessment, and coverage evaluation
  • Familiarity with insurance policy language and forms
  • Experience using data and performance metrics to inform underwriting decisions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Work across teams and maintain internal working relationships
  • Demonstrated independent work, sound judgment, and attention to detail
  • Experience reviewing or improving workflow processes

What to Expect

  • Leadership responsibility for team performance and development
  • Regular coordination with underwriting leadership and distribution partners
  • Involvement in planning and day-to-day operations
  • Occasional travel to agency partners, GUARD offices, and industry events

 

Salary

$115,000 – 180,000 USD + bonus.  

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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