Personal Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox•Little Rock, AR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is the nation’s largest independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. In 1969, the late Herbert W. Kaufman recognized an opportunity to fill a void in the industry by establishing Burns & Wilcox as a wholesale brokerage and underwriting organization that would provide brokers and agents with unique access to a variety of insurance markets and help place their specialty risks. Today under the leadership of Mr. Kaufman’s son, Alan Jay Kaufman, that entrepreneurial spirit is thriving as Burns & Wilcox offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance agents of all sizes, from the large alphabet houses to the more than 30,000 brokers and agent partners worldwide.

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

Nice To Haves

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