Commercial Lines Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group • Centennial, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. This is an outstanding opportunity for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships while growing a book of business. We have offices in Denver and are a hybrid work environment. Interested? Join our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in continued education and professional development

Nice To Haves

• excess & surplus experience preferred
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
• Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
• Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business
• Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
• Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio
• Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an incentive bonus plan
• Base salary range $85,000-$120,000 + bonus plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

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