Overview:
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You'll be surprised by all we have to offer!
* 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 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!
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate for leadership of the State Filings team is expected to exhibit the following characteristics:
* Displays a complete understanding of the processes that need to be followed in order to appropriately and effectively manage and assist with the work of any level of State Filer.
* Has the ability to do the basic work of a state filer.
* Acts in a role of "last line of defense" by performing final reviews of staff work on filings and system change request forms before submission.
* Creates efficient processes that are communicated to staff, written and documented for reference, and monitored for effectiveness.
* Ensures the governance model is strictly adhered to and documentation is both clear and maintained to the highest standards.
* Facilitates effective team meetings to produce a desired outcome.
* Works with Project Management colleagues to set timelines of key projects and ensures the Department meets those deadlines as well as any statutory / regulatory deadlines. Creates timelines and deadlines for staff to work within the framework.
* Acts as the leader of the Department, including strict adherence to all policies and procedures as a role model of the organization.
* Coaches team members in best practices and acts as a mentor to staff in developing their careers.
* Conducts interviews and makes effective staffing decisions.
* Completes performance reviews and evaluations of staff and consistently provides them with appropriate feedback on performance and goals.
* Monitors team workloads.
* Develops and communicates detailed reports to appropriate parties
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree preferred with concentration in Risk Management, Law, Business, Economics, Math, or Actuarial Sciences
* 10 + years of State Filing experience, particularly in a leadership role.
* An additional insurance-related certification, such as CPCU
* Must exhibit expertise in industry trends, state regulations, and compliance processes.
* Must promote and exemplify appropriate and effective decision-making.
* Promotes and exemplifies a culture of collaboration, including stakeholders at various levels and in various departments.
* Effective prioritization and organization.
* Ability to drive key projects to completion.
* The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week
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