Assistant Underwriter

Company:
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and "large company" benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, "small company" atmosphere.

Our Underwriting Assistant reviews new and/or renewal policies and applications for acceptability and profitability within Company's guidelines. They also receive, record and assign new underwriting submissions to Underwriters and assist underwriters with new and renewal accounts by entering information into rating software.

This position will be located in Omaha, NE Office and eligible for hybrid work after the completion of training.

What will you do?

• Review and record new business submissions into ImageRight for Underwriting. Determine which underwriter is responsible for the risk based upon territory, agency and other items and assign the risk to that individual.
  
• Identify and/or review proper classification of risk and may enter risk into rating software for underwriter review for new business submissions.
  
• Examine and evaluate inspection reports, MVRs, loss data, audits, and other available information to determine degree of risk and identify risk improvement or need for termination and makes recommendations to Underwriters.
  
• Communicate with Company Underwriters and Agents to provide quotes, instructions, obtain supplemental underwriting information, obtain necessary signed forms, and provide other assistance as needed.
  

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent.
  
• Personal computer related software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
  
• 2-3 years related work experience.
  
• Basic understanding of Insurance terminology
  
• Excellent customer service skills
  

Who would excel in this role?

• You possess great attention to detail.
  
• You enjoy interacting with others and working as part of a team.
  
• You derive satisfaction from accomplishing goals.
  
• You have a strong aptitude in Mathematics.
  

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!