About the Role
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking a driven individual to manage and grow the Northern CA territory by developing agency relationships and expanding commercial P&C business. This role involves significant field work, meeting with agency partners, increasing submission activity, and building a book of business aligned with underwriting guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the Northern CA territory by developing agency relationships and growing commercial P&C business.
- Spend most of your time in the field—meeting with agency partners, increasing submission activity, and building a book of business aligned with underwriting guidelines.
- Increase written premium by expanding submission activity from agency partners.
- Build and maintain agency relationships through regular in-person meetings.
- Review agency performance and adjust territory approach based on results.
- Work with underwriting and distribution leadership to align on guidelines, pricing, and growth plans.
- Use data (agency performance, market trends, competitor activity) to determine where to focus time and effort.
- Follow a consistent sales process, tracking activity, pipeline, and results.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in territory management, production underwriting, or broker distribution.
- Experience growing a book of business through agency relationships.
- Knowledge of commercial P&C (Workers’ Comp, BOP, Auto, Umbrella).
- Familiarity with the Northern CA market and agency environment.
- Experience using data and metrics to inform decisions.
- Clear and effective communication with agency partners and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills and independent problem-solving in complex situations.
- This position is subject to background screening, which may include drug testing and motor vehicle record review for roles involving driving.
Skills
- Excel
- Power BI
Location
- Northern CA
Work Type
- High travel role
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $105,000-$130,000 USD + performance-based bonus potential
Benefits
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay
- Generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Longevity bonuses
- Company car
About the Company
- 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.
