Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is hiring a
Underwriter 1

Summary

Join our company as an Underwriter 1 in Clayton, Missouri. This hybrid role involves applying basic underwriting concepts, building agency relationships, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, mathematical abilities, reasoning abilities, and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Able to write detailed reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Able to effectively present information to management and public groups
• Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Able to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Proficient on the Microsoft Office Suite and able to quickly master proprietary and vended software applications

Responsibilities

• Successfully completes the Underwriting training curriculum
• Reviews applications for insurance coverage proficiently
• Analyzes current and prospective policyholders to determine appropriate quotation, indication or declination of policy
• Communicates pricing within a predetermined authority level to brokers and producers
• Coordinates with Underwriting Support Specialists to bind agreed upon policies
• Communicates effectively with external clientele and internal resource partners
• Accompanies other Underwriters and Marketing Managers to agency visits
• Performs special assignments and projects as assigned