Commercial Lines Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group • Jacksonville, FL

7h

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 business, evaluating risks, and supporting the development of Assistant and Associate Underwriters. Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit and an interest in career advancement in the specialty insurance industry. The role is required to be based in Jacksonville, Florida, or surrounding cities.

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 organization skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.
• Ability to work in Jacksonville, Florida, or surrounding cities.

Nice To Haves

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

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 risks to determine 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