About the role

  • Supervising training programs for underwriting at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. Responsible for enhancing technical proficiency and decision-making of commercial insurance underwriters.

Responsibilities

  • The Underwriting Training Supervisor is responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing training programs that enhance technical proficiency, decision-making, and compliance of commercial insurance underwriters.
  • This role ensures that new and existing underwriting staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess risk accurately, adhere to company guidelines, and contribute to profitable growth.
  • Design and implement onboarding and continuing education programs for underwriters.
  • Collaborate with underwriting leadership to identify skill gaps and training needs.
  • Develop curriculum covering underwriting principles, risk assessment, policy forms, regulatory compliance, and systems usage for core products.
  • Facilitate live and virtual training sessions using adult learning principles.
  • Coach underwriters on training and facilitation skills, technical aptitude, decision-making, and documentation standards.
  • Provide one-on-one mentoring and support for new hires and underperforming staff.
  • Assess training effectiveness through evaluations, audits, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with underwriting leaders to monitor trainee progress and provide feedback.
  • Continuously improve training materials based on training feedback and industry changes.
  • Work closely with peers, Product teams, and across the organization to ensure training aligns with business goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on underwriting best practices and systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Education, or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • 3+ years of underwriting experience, with strong knowledge of property and casualty lines.
  • 2+ years of experience in training, coaching, or instructional design.
  • CPCU or AU designation preferred
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual training platforms.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
  • Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
  • Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
  • Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
  • Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
  • And much more!

Job title

Underwriting Training Supervisor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$55,000 - $95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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