Associate Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is seeking an Associate Underwriter with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement, and interest in developing relationships. The role underwrites and supervises a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business under direct supervision, supports renewal and new business development, and offers the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority.
• Technologically savvy and data driven.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of underwriting support or industry experience with excess and surplus lines.
• Demonstrated proficiency and previous experience in sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter.
• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing, and prepare quotes.
• Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements.
• Bind risk, post invoices, and process technical data.
• Screen renewal applications, send renewal letters, perform some 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 outstanding information needed to complete underwriting files.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employer-paid continuing education courses and designations through access to Kaufman Institute.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level