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title: Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter
description: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is hiring for the Lead Commercial
  Lines Underwriter role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-09-28T02:21:32Z
og_description: Join Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies as Lead Commercial Lines Underwriter
  in Plano, TX. Pays $60K–$125K per year.
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| **Company** | Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies |
| **Location** | Plano, TX (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $60K/yr - $125K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 |
## Description

## Overview

**Good Things Start Here.** Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.
**Good Things You Can Count On.**

- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay + generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
- 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

## Responsibilities

### **What You’ll Do**

Evaluate, select, and price commercial lines business while supporting the performance and profitability of the portfolio.

Work closely with distribution partners and agency relationships, applying underwriting judgment and market awareness to support thoughtful growth within your assigned authority.

### **How You’ll Make an Impact**

- Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal business in alignment with underwriting standards and authority
- Partner with Distribution to support territory production and profitability
- Travel to key agency partner relationships, participate in virtual meetings, and attend industry events as needed

## Qualifications

### **What You’ll Bring**

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Professional designations such as AU or CPCU preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience in Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto and Workers Compensation
- Strong understanding of underwriting practices, risk assessment, and policy structures
- Familiarity with insurance policy language and coverage forms
- Solid understanding of working with data to support underwriting decisions
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skill
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and accountability

### **What to Expect**

- Regular interaction with distribution partners and internal stakeholders
- Mix of independent underwriting and collaborative decision-making
- Opportunity for both virtual and in-person agency engagement

**Salary Range**

**$60,000.00-$125,000.00 USD with performance-based bonus potential**

**In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‐faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.**

**This role may be based out of our office locations:** **Scottsdale, AZ; Rancho Cordova, CA; Plano, TX and Rosemont, IL**

**Interview Integrity Notice:** Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.
## Skills

- Commercial Lines
- Underwriting
- Self-Motivation
- Participatory Decision-making
- Deployment Strategy
- Risk Management
- Prioritization
- Workers' Compensation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- General Liability
- Communication
- Commercial Auto Insurance
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lead-commercial-lines-underwriter-at-berkshire-hathaway-guard-insurance-companies-01a0b26a-75b6-73ed-a415-2286b0076534?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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