Underwriter 1 (Trainee/Workers Compensation)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opportunity for an Underwriter Trainee on its Clayton, Missouri team. This role involves evaluating new and renewal business, applying basic underwriting concepts, and providing exceptional customer service while building agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Successfully completes the Underwriting training curriculum, introducing workers compensation law, rating and pricing regulations, negotiation techniques, and service standards
• Reviews applications for insurance coverage proficiently, ensuring applicable information is accurate and complete for pricing determination
• Works with the Underwriting Support Specialist team to gather appropriate information needed and reaches out to agency partners to request any additional information required
• 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 using industry standards and proprietary software and databases
• Ensures profitability and new business goals are met
• Makes prompt, sound decisions on issues that arise in submissions based on the best information available
• Properly escalates issues timely to Supervisor
• Coordinates with Underwriting Support Specialists to bind agreed upon policies
• Prepares Loss Control requests for appropriate accounts
• Communicates effectively with external clientele and internal resource partners telephonically, via electronic correspondence and if appropriate, in the field
• Contributes to productive agency relationships and client retention
• Ensures deadlines are met and prompt response is provided
• Accompanies other Underwriters and Marketing Managers to agency visits aimed at learning and promoting improved agency relationships
• Performs special assignments and projects as assigned

Skills

• 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Able to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications and able to become adept with proprietary and vended software applications
• Able to support and explain reasons for decisions and identify items requiring additional information or action
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Able to prepare clear written text on varying subject matter
• Able to successfully build relationship and adapt communication style in various environments
• Able to work at a quick pace while demonstrating accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to processes

Benefits

• Work From Home Flexibility (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirements Savings - Immediate Vesting + Company Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

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