Hybrid Underwriting Training Supervisor

at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

• Job title: Underwriting Training Supervisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $55,000 - $95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wilkes Barre, United States

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!