Underwriting Assistant - PGIA
Posted on: 11 Dec 2023
Valencia, CA
Job Description
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 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 Underwriting Assistant role with Pacific Gateway Insurance will assist underwriters by entering information into rating software, prepare accounts, review, and process endorsements and/or handle renewal underwriting activity. May serve as quality assurance technician. Communicates with agents for missing information, signed documentation and clarification of various items on behalf of the underwriters.
This position will be in Valencia, California, and is hybrid but most be in office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
What will you do?
Identifies and/or reviews proper classification of risk, potentially entering the risk into the rating software.
Requests updated information from agents such as driver’s lists, stated values, building values, building ages, construction types, and other risk exposures.
Communicates with agents and brokers via email or phone with information requests or verifications as necessary.
May verify in the Agency Management System (AMS) that the appropriate producer licenses are in place for the risks quoted.
May participate in the research and evaluation process required to identify where new computer applications and software would provide better information and/or make workflow easier and more efficient.
What are we looking for?
High school diploma or GED or equivalent AND two years college or equivalent
One or more years work related experience.
Basic math, rating
Experience with basic personal computer related software such as Microsoft Suite products.
Prefer insurance related courses such as CPCU, IIA, or AU
California Property and Casualty license will be required to get upon hire if do not already have.
Who would excel in this role?
Someone who works well under occasional supervision.
Someone able to do repetitive tasks using consistent and standard procedures.
Someone who has good judgement to deviate with minor deviations.
Excellent communication skills with inside and outside customers and clients.
Berkshire Hathaway
Omaha, NE
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, it offers real estate brokerage services; and leases transportation equipment and furniture.
Further, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring, insulation, roofing and engineered, building and engineered components, paints and coatings, and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers homebuilding and manufactured housing finance; recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products; and alkaline batteries.
Additionally, it manufactures castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; titanium, steel, and nickel; and seamless pipes and fittings. The company distributes newspapers, televisions, and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, professional aviation training programs, and fractional aircraft ownership programs.
In addition, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle accessories. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees389,000
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