The Associate Underwriter will service a book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter, handling tasks such as logging applications, processing policies, and preparing quotes. They will also manage relationships with retail agents and assist with new business development and renewal processes.
Requirements overview
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Previous experience in underwriting or brokerage support, particularly with excess and surplus lines, is preferred along with strong data-driven and technical skills.
Key skills
UnderwritingInsuranceData entryPolicy processingRisk assessmentRelationship managementSalesMarketingTechnical data processingRenewal managementBrokerage support
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Burns & Wilcox, H.W. Kaufman Group's flagship organization, is North America’s leading independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
Burns & Wilcox offers wide-ranging and comprehensive specialty insurance solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, worldwide.
For over 50 years, Burns & Wilcox has been uniquely focused on the success of the brokers and agents with whom they work. Its 2000+ professionals possess a relentless commitment to apply their expertise to their clients’ needs day in and day out.
Annually, Burns & Wilcox captures more than $2.4 billion in premium by placing the world’s most sophisticated and complex risks.
Burns & Wilcox Brand Ambassadors include: 2016 PGA Champion, Jimmy Walker, 2012 U.S. Open Winner, Webb Simpson, U.S. Women's Amateur Winner, Sophia Schubert, and 5-time PGA Tour winner, Harris English.
Responsibilities
When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters directly service a book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter, offering the opportunity to learn the specialty insurance business and career advancements into an Underwriter role. Interested? Join our team!
Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter
Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements
Bind risk, post the invoice and process technical data
Screen renewal applications and send out renewal letters; perform some of the underwriting and prepare quotes for underwriter approval
Assist with new business development
Order and follow up on inspections and handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter
Manage relationships with retail agents and follow up on any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Insurance experience in underwriting and/or brokerage support with excess & surplus lines preferred
Sales & marketing experience preferred
Be technologically savvy and data driven
Compensation Package
Salary range of $60,000-$80,000 Annually + discretionary bonus.
Flexible and hybrid work options.
Health benefits & 401K with employer match
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
Many opportunities for career advancement
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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