Personal Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox • Jacksonville, FL

19h

About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement. The role offers an opportunity to grow a book of business by selecting and writing new business and cultivating client relationships. The underwriter will manage agency relationships, evaluate and price risks, develop business, monitor portfolio performance, and lead Associate Underwriters.

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.
• Travel as necessary to foster strong client relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Excess and surplus experience.
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.

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 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 actions affecting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio.
• Lead, train, and develop Associate Underwriters.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with an incentive bonus plan.
• Employer-paid continuing education courses and designations through access to Kaufman Institute.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, and dental.
• 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