Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies · 14 hours ago
Commercial Lines Underwriting Training Supervisor
US-PA-Wilkes Barre
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is a leading provider of Property & Casualty insurance products. The Underwriting Training Supervisor is responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing training programs for commercial insurance underwriters to enhance their technical proficiency and compliance.
Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE)
Ability to translate complex underwriting concepts into engaging learning experiences
Strong communication and analytical skills, with an attention to detail
Leadership and influence across cross-functional teams
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!
Company
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies offers property, casualty and commercial insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Witkowski
Chief Operating Officer
Lyle Hitt
Chief Insurance Officer and Executive Vice President
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