Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter job at Berkshire Hathaway in Parsippany, NJ, Conshohocken, PA, Wilkes, PA, Alpharetta, GA, Barre, PA

Title: Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter Location: Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed  United States Job Description: Overview Good Things Start Here. 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. Good Things You Can Count On. 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 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 Qualifications 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 skill 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 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. This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including: Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA

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