Underwriting Manager

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Underwriting Manager at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance leading the team to drive portfolio performance. Building agency relationships and overseeing underwriting execution with leadership collaboration.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeConshohocken • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an underwriting team that supports key agency partnerships and drives consistent, high-quality portfolio performance
Partner with leadership and distribution to drive growth, maintain key relationships, and ensure consistent underwriting execution and performance
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingrisk assessmentcoverage evaluationproperty and casualty underwritingworkflow processesdata analysisperformance metrics

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsrelationship managementindependent workattention to detailjudgment

Certifications

AUAPICICCPCU