Personal Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox • Plantation, FL

20h

About The Position

Burns & Wilcox is seeking an underwriter with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement. The role offers an opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new commercial business and increasing renewal business through cultivating client relationships. The position manages agency relationships and serves as the lead client contact, while assessing risks, determining coverage and pricing, and supporting the development of junior underwriting staff.

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.
• Proven organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.
• Travel as necessary to foster strong client relationships.

Nice To Haves

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

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 action affecting new business hit, 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