Personal Lines Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Group•Atlanta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of multi-line underwriting experience, excess & surplus experience preferred
Strong sales and marketing skills a must, business acumen, interest in continued education and professional development
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing plan to drive new and renewal business, including in-person visits, telemarketing and distribution of marketing materials for insurance company partners
Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
Develop and submit underwriting referrals, where required, to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
Monitor key metrics, such as, new business hit ratio, renewal retention ratio, premium growth, and loss ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary
Mentor and train Assistant Underwriters as needed