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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Underwriting Technician, Property
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An Underwriting Assistant assists insurance underwriters with administrative tasks and managing documents for insurance files, applications and claims. Assists with research, customer service, or compiling information for business or regulatory reports.
$52,252 / year median in Massachusetts
Job Description
Underwriting Technician, Property Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
- 3.8 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $60,000
- $70,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Stakeholder engagement Commercial insurance policies Bachelor of Science Triage Filing Mid-level Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Productivity software 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description Who are we?
Job Opportunity:
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company has an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Technician to join our Healthcare team in our Chicago or New York office(s). The Underwriting Technician (UT) will work within and support the underwriting team and will perform tasks to directly support the underwriting process including pre-quote, pre-bind, bind and post bind transactions. The UT will also perform additional underwriting support activities associated with information gathering and rating for new business, renewals and midterm policy changes. Additionally, the UT will assist with electronic file preparation on behalf of the Underwriter. This role is four days in the office weekly.Duties & Responsibilities:
Support underwriters with all activities related to account development Build electronic files and ensure file integrity Coordinate policy issuance and liaise with Operations team Triage broker submissions and ensure all required underwriting data is accurate Draft quotes and binders and review with underwriters Correspond with brokers; follow up on outstanding information Act as a liaison betweenUnderwriter and Operations Teams Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
1-5 years relevant experience. Commercial insurance experience a plus Understanding of policy construction, regulatory requirements, rating and policy issuance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven attention to detail Must be proactive and able to work within a team environment Ability to support and enhance workflow and process Strong communication skills; both verbal and written Strong willingness to learn BA/BS degree or equivalent experience Strong competency in MS Office applicationsBHSI Offers:
A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates. A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders. A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework. Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits. Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term). Life Insurance (for you and your family). Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family). Flexible Spending Accounts. Health Reimbursement Account. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match. Generous holiday and Paid Time Off. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave. The base salary range for this position is from $60K- $70K along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills, experience and location. We value our teammates
- both their capabilities and character
- as demonstrated by our amazing culture.