Commercial Lines Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group•Morehead City, NC

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry. Interested? Join our team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience required, excess & surplus 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
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