Berkshire Hathaway Guard

Company Profile


Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Company was established in 1983. Products are now available through a nationwide network of carefully selected, highly trained professional Independent Insurance Agents. The group’s insurance companies currently insure over 250,000 businesses.

Since 2007, the company’s annual premiums have more than tripled (despite very challenging economic times) while maintaining a combined ratio well below industry peers and diversifying into new lines of property and casualty coverage.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD currently offers insurance products from coast to coast with focus on their main insurance products: 
  • Worker’ Compensation
  • Businessowner’s Policies
  • Commercial Umbrella
  • Commercial Auto

Financial Stability:
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is rated A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best.
  • The ratings reflect Berkshire Hathaway GUARD's solid capitalization, favorable operating profitability, disciplined underwriting initiatives and conservative reserving philosophy, which has resulted in favorable reserve development. The ratings also acknowledge the implicit and explicit financial support provided by GUARD’s ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
  • 2017 Direct Written Premiums over $1.2 billion.

Company Highlights:
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD satisfaction of customers is very important. One of their proudest accomplishments is the fact that nine out of ten of our policyholders choose to renew their policies with us year after year. They provide:
  • Flexible Pricing/Payment Options: Reflecting today’s cash-flow realities, FLEXIBLE alternatives that allow them to customize solutions designed to satisfy the individual needs of customers.
  • Local Connection: Customer convenience often starts at the local level and they sell their products through a network of independent agents throughout the United States. These agents create customized insurance solutions that feature the best possible price and a plan for taking advantage of appropriate services.
  • Ease of Use:  From fulfillment of requests for quotes via GUARD E-Z Rate through the issuance of policies, billing of premium, and management of claims, our focus is timely, convenient, and effective service. Customer Service calls answered by a staff member who is trained to offer the kind of personalized attention you deserve.
  • Safety Resources: Staff has the educational background, general expertise, and hands-on experience to assist policyholders in creating and maintaining an environment free of hazards.
  • Expert Claims: Staff of trained experts is dedicated to resolving claims as quickly, fairly, and painlessly as possible. Toll-free, 24-hour claims reporting and a national network of highly specialized business partners that can be accessed when circumstances dictate.

Employee Oriented:
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD values each employee. They understand that attracting and retaining high-quality talent is essential to the success of their company.
  • GUARD named a Ward’s 50 Top Performer. Ward's 50 company has passed all safety and consistency screens and achieved superior performance over the five years analyzed.
  • GUARD’s employees are allowed to volunteer work time with nonprofit agencies. They believe volunteerism is investing in your human capital, which is a company’s most valuable asset. At the same time, it strengthens the community.
  • GUARD’s health care initiative, WellGUARD, was recognized by the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the numerous health-conscious programs GUARD has put into place since launching WellGUARD in January of 2006.

Industry Rankings:
  • Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is in the top 100 largest Property and Casualty Insurers in the United States on their own.
  • Superior claims-paying ability sets them apart from other insurance companies in the industry.
  • Corporate size enables organization to react swiftly and effectively to opportunities in the insurance marketplace
  • Parent company Berkshire Hathaway Group is the 2nd largest Property and Casualty Insurer in the United States with Direct Written Premium in excess of $38 billion.
  • Parent company Berkshire Hathaway Group owns GEICO Insurance Company the 2rd largest Private Passenger Auto Insurer in the United States with Direct Written Premium in excess of $28.5 billion.
www.guard.com ​
(425) 681-0996
8195 166th Ave Ne, #201
Redmond, WA 98052
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