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Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division · 4 months ago

Underwriting Technician

Bay Area, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$28.85/hr - $28.85/hr

1+ years exp

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, is seeking an Underwriting Technician to provide critical support to designated Underwriters and their assigned agencies. The role involves ensuring submission quality, accurate data entry, timely policy processing, and coordination between internal teams and external partners.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Reviews incoming submissions for completeness and quality, identifying missing or conflicting information and requesting additional details as needed

Accurately enters and maintains data in Underwriting and Policy Administration systems based on submission documentation and third-party resources

Prepares preliminary underwriting materials such as loss history grids and pricing model inputs to support Underwriter evaluation

Validates key rating variables and supports the automated quoting process by identifying and resolving discrepancies with Agents or Underwriters

Documents underwriting decisions or rationale as directed by the Underwriter to ensure files are complete, compliant, and audit ready

Completes complex and non-routine policy transactions, including endorsements, cancellations, ownership changes, and broker-of-record changes, following Underwriter instruction

Coordinates policy issuance by managing follow-ups, ordering loss control reports, and setting diary reminders to ensure timely processing

Supports process automation initiatives by engaging with automated workflows, testing new tools, and providing user feedback

Conducts peer audits for new team members to assist with reinforcement of quality standards

Contributes to special projects, data cleanup efforts, and departmental initiatives as assigned

Identifies workflow bottlenecks in the submission or policy processing cycle and recommends solutions to improve turnaround times and accuracy

Assists with documenting internal procedures and contributes to the development or maintenance of training manuals to promote consistency to the team

Proactively communicates with Agents regarding submission status, outstanding items, or missing information to avoid delays and maintain momentum

Assists with coordination between Underwriters and assigned agencies, managing day-to-day correspondence and building strong working relationships

Qualification

Insurance experienceWorkers compensation knowledgeData entry accuracyMicrosoft Office/365Technical competenciesResults orientationMath skillsReasoning skillsAttention to detailRelationship buildingInitiativeCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of high school diploma, or equivalent certificate

A minimum of one year of experience in insurance, preferably within the workers compensation industry

Ability to read and interpret general underwriting files, documentation, and policies

Ability to write concise reports and business correspondence

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and external partners

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to demonstrate basic technical competencies in the use of computers, standard business applications, and Microsoft Office/365 applications

Ability to master and become proficient in proprietary and vendor software programs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Benefits

Work Life Balance

Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)

Modern Office Setting

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirements Savings Match

Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Long Term Disability 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

Company

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division

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Financial Strength and Integrity With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast.

Founded in 1970

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

501-1000 employees