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Entry Level Underwriter
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.
Want to work for a Berkshire Hathaway company? Here’s your opportunity!
We are a commercial property & casualty insurance company looking to fill entry-level underwriting positions. We consider a variety of backgrounds and do not require insurance experience. Our on-the-job training provides the right candidate the opportunity to be successful in this position.
What is underwriting? Insurance underwriters use analytical skills to review information from an applicant to evaluate the degree of risk involved in a business or operation to determine if the applicant should be approved for a policy. The underwriter then uses our technology and data to determine the coverages to provide and the premium to be charged for the risk.
Our underwriting professionals utilize strong communication and customer service skills by asking questions and making decisions over the phone and via e-mail with our agents.
Looking for an excellent benefits package? We offer a retirement and savings plan with dollar for dollar 5% company match, a paid upfront education reimbursement program, and health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
Career Progression, hybrid work schedule, casual dress
Health conscious? Our wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with a brand new on-site fitness center and an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, plus more.
Want to get involved? Our Emerging Professionals Group offers opportunities for volunteerism, social gatherings and professional development on a quarterly basis.
Worried about parking downtown? Don’t be. The Company subsidizes the majority of the cost. The most you’ll pay is $5 a month.
We hope you’ll consider joining us!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task
A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.
Finance Assistant
Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.
The Finance Assistant prepares daily deposits and prints and mails outgoing checks for all companies. They are responsible for coding and balancing all daily cash transactions for assigned companies, with minimal supervision They performs special projects.
This position will be in Omaha, NE, and up to 50% hybrid after a time of onsite training and at manager discretion. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
- Prepares deposits (i.e., incoming checks and cash) for all companies.
- Prints outgoing checks for all companies using purchased software, personal computer, and laser printer.
- May prepare summaries of daily cash transactions (i.e., cash memos) for Cash Manager.
- May code daily cash transactions (i.e. such as cash receipts and wire transfers) for assigned companies – including NICO Citibank foreign wires.
- Assists with preparation of electronic statutory quarterly or annual statements and electronic filings.
What are we looking for?
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent and two years college or equivalent. Prefer Bachelor degree in business administration or equivalent.
- Basic accounting
- 1-2 years related work experience
Who would excel in this role?
- Someone who can work accurately with detail.
- Someone who works well with others as well as independently.
- Someone to read and comprehend financial documents
- Someone who can compile, organize, compute and analyze data.
Marketing Representative – Northern States Agency
The Northern States Marketing Representative will serve as marketing representative for owned agency operations within the assigned territory. Responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships in assigned territory. Provide marketing information to agents regarding product opportunities, how to transact business with the agency, and responds to basic inquiries on how to place various Auto and Property & Casualty insurance products with the agency. Engages in business development/marketing activities which include identifying and visiting potential and existing customers, attending local conventions, market research, managing the customer/prospect database, creating marketing fliers, updating website, sending out e-mail blasts, etc.
This position will be in Minneapolis, MN, and will be eligible for hybrid at the discretion of management. This position is not eligible for visa employment sponsorship.
What will you do?
- Responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships in assigned territory with a travel level of approximately 50% of the time.
- Follows up on action items/questions from visits. Communicates issues raised by individual agents and troubleshoots most common problems.
- Initiates contact with prospective agencies by calling agencies directly to identify characteristics and qualifications of the agency and to understand the level of interest in the agency’s products.
- Manages advertising for the agency by identifying products to promote, initiating ideas, developing ideas with others in the agency, and submitting designs for approval.
- Obtains necessary agency licensing and producer information required for agency appointment process and submits to controller.
- Registers for and attends conventions or other industry functions to maintain visibility to current and potential customers.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor degree in business or related field
- 1-2 years related work experience
- Knowledge of insurance and rating and insurance products
- Insurance industry and marketing techniques
- Preferred to have knowledge of principles of finance, business, statistics, and insurance
- Plus to have completed insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU
Who would excel in this role?
- Someone who can organize time and resources and handle multiple high priorities
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills and enjoys educating others on insurance products.
- Someone who can research and evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations all while providing excellent customer service.
- Works well with detail and accuracy.
Client Services Analyst I or II
The Client Services Analyst will deliver excellence in customer service to agents, insureds, claimants and others business partners for support of our digital products. Provide customers support for company products including assistance in accessing and navigating the website applications and software programs, online access set up, and troubleshooting all products.
This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha NE, and be hybrid after 6 months. Hours for this role will range between 7am to 7pm CT.
What will you do?
- Serves as the point of contact for customers on all technology support items. Acts as first point of contact with customer via telephone, e-mail or other communication, gathering necessary information to help provide answers to questions and problem solve.
- Reports errors in the software products used by agency partners and insured and tests the products as necessary to fix outstanding issues.
- Answers first level underwriting questions relating to commercial lines automobile and property new/renewal policies for the agency distribution segment.
- Assists agents navigate online rater question flows and assess submission status. Identifies second and third level underwriting support issues and transfers these issues to the appropriate individuals.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor degree in business or related field or equivalent
- Ability to do basic math
- 1-2 years related customer service work experience
Who would excel in this role?
- Someone who can work independently and organize time and resources to handle multiple priorities.
- Someone who can work with detail and accuracy
- Someone who has excellent written and oral communication skills and can provide excellent customer service.
