Internal Auditor - P&C Insurance

Job Title

Internal Auditor

Job Description

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companiesan 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.

Responsibilities

The Internal Auditor provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to help safeguard company assets, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational and technology effectiveness. This role executes risk-based audits across both IT systems and general business operations, evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls, assessing compliance, and identifying opportunities to mitigate risk and improve processes.

What you will do:

• Conduct risk-based audits of P&C insurance operations, across both IT systems and core business operations
• Assess internal controls, business processes, and risks, and communicate observations effectively to stakeholders at all levels
• Evaluate and audit core P&C insurance operations, including claims, underwriting, policy administration, finance, regulatory compliance and related business processes
• Develop clear, practical, and actionable recommendations to address identified risks and control gaps
• Monitor and validate remediation efforts through issue resolution
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to drive process improvements and strengthen the control environment
• Assist in risk assessments, audit planning, and special projects as needed
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments impacting the insurance industry

Qualifications

This position is best suited for candidates with experience auditing P&C insurance operations and evaluating internal controls in a carrier environment.

• 2+ years of recent P&C internal audit experience required; experience auditing claims, underwriting, finance, or other insurance operations preferred. Exposure to IT controls is a plus
• Experience auditing insurance operations, including areas such as claims, underwriting, finance, or compliance preferred
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies (SOX, MAR, COSO, etc.)
• Ability to identify risks and communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and insights
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, or progress toward certification) preferred
• Exposure to regulatory and compliance frameworks within the insurance industry preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis techniques
• Bachelor's degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED required
• Occasional travel to the Home Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA is required for employees based in other locations, with periodic travel to additional company offices throughout the U.S. as business needs dictate.

Salary $75,000 - $115,000

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.

Primary Locations:

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: Parsippany, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; and Wilkes?Barre, PA.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.