Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter

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.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines business while supporting the performance and profitability of the portfolio.
• Work closely with distribution partners and agency relationships, applying underwriting judgment and market awareness to support thoughtful growth within your assigned authority.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business in alignment with underwriting standards and authority.
• Partner with Distribution to support territory production and profitability.
• Travel to key agency partner relationships, participate in virtual meetings, and attend industry events as needed.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Professional designations such as AU or CPCU preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation.
• Strong understanding of underwriting practices, risk assessment, and policy structures.
• Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms.
• Solid understanding of working with data to support underwriting decisions.
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability.

What to Expect

• Regular interaction with distribution partners and internal stakeholders.
• Mix of independent underwriting and collaborative decision-making.
• Opportunity for both virtual and in-person agency engagement.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Salary Range $60,000.00-$125,000.00 USD. 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.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in-office.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA.