Commercial Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox • Homewood, AL

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About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to grow a book of business by underwriting new commercial business and increasing renewal business through client relationships. The role includes managing agency relationships, marketing and underwriting new and renewal risks, monitoring performance metrics, and developing Assistant and Associate Underwriters.

Burns & Wilcox is the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group and describes itself as North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. It serves retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes and is privately owned. The company is an equal opportunity employer and states that it will make reasonable accommodations for qualified people with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Excess and surplus underwriting 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, quote, and bind each risk, determining acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals and new business.
• Develop and submit underwriting 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 Assistant and Associate Underwriters.

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