Associate Underwriter

Responsibilities

Summary: When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to grow their career in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships to join our team as a Senior Associate Underwriter. Our Senior Associates underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority.

Underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, focused on renewals and new business

Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes

Assist Underwriters to develop and execute marketing plans to drive new and renewal business, including in-person agency visits, telemarketing and distributing marketing materials

Mentor and train Associate Underwriters as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

3+ years of personal underwriting support or industry experience

Strong sales and marketing skills requiredProven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail

Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority

Travel when necessary in order to foster strong client relationships

Benefits

Base compensation of $65,000 to $80,000 based upon experience

Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute

Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

Flexible and hybrid work options

About Our Company

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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