Casualty Broker

Burns & Wilcox • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is seeking an entrepreneurial, driven Casualty Broker to build a career in the specialty insurance industry. The role focuses on growing a book of business, managing agency and client relationships, marketing new and renewal business, and evaluating large or complex risks. The broker will also monitor business performance and lead, train, and develop Associate Brokers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.

Nice To Haves

• Excess and surplus lines experience.
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designation.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business.
• Manage agency relationships and serve as the lead client contact.
• Create and execute a marketing plan to increase new and renewal business.
• Rate and quote each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals and new business.
• Develop and submit referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management.
• Monitor key metrics and formulate corrective action affecting new-business hit rate, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio.
• Lead, train, and develop Associate Brokers.
• Travel if necessary to foster strong client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with an incentive bonus plan.
• Employer-paid continuing education courses and designations through access to Kaufman Institute.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 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: Mid Level