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Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies

Underwriter (Entry Level)

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Company:NICO National Indemnity Company**Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability**Want to work for a **Berkshire Hathaway**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.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.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**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.Our Emerging Professionals Group offers opportunities for volunteerism, social gatherings and professional development on a quarterly basis.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**We want you to be involved!** We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.**We care about your health and wellbeing!** Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.**Benefits, Perks and more!** We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family.We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again.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.Transparency in Coverage: #J-18808-Ljbffr