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 We are currently seeking a Manager to oversee Premier Partner Underwriting teams that work specifically with our Retail agents. This role will work closely with the Director of Underwriting to achieve the profitability and revenue goals of GUARD’s Retail partners. Key responsibilities include: Build relationships with key Retail strategic partners to help increase submission volume as well as improving mix of business received. Handle higher level referrals from the team supervisors, communicate new directives to the team, and work with management on underwriting strategies for these partnerships. Oversee the monitoring of submission and renewal volumes, team efficiencies, and service level metrics for the teams. Review and assess workflow and staffing needs for the teams, including coordination of training for both new hires and current underwriting staff. Review quality control audits to identify issues. Assist Implementation team in ensuring Underwriting Policies and Procedures Manuals are current and accurate. Occasional travel to key partner relationships, GUARD office locations, and industry events Qualifications BA/BS degree preferred. Prior Supervisory experience required Technical insurance designations such as AU, API, CIC or CPCU designations preferred. Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience. Advanced knowledge of property and casualty underwriting procedures, risk assessment, and practices. Familiarity with insurance policy language and forms. Solid understanding of data analytics. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills with an ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Capable of collaborating effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Strong work ethic, independence, and dependability. Ability to develop and refine workflow processes. This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA #J-18808-Ljbffr Berkshire Hathaway Guard