Private Client Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox•Chicago, IL

2d•$85,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to multiple Burns & Wilcox branch offices across the US. When retail agents and brokers have successful clients who require coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to the Private Client Practice at Burns & Wilcox. Our Underwriters have full underwriting authority to build and grow a profitable book of Private Client business across the US and Canada. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance career. Interested? Join our team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of Personal insurance underwriting experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred
Proven written, verbal and analytical skills and ability to craft unique solutions to complex problems
Comfortable presenting to C-Level executives and clients
Demonstrated proficiency in customer service, sales and marketing
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail and work ethic
Interest in continued education and professional development; enrollment in the CPRIA designation curriculum will be expected upon hiring

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with private client carriers and clients is beneficial
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations are beneficial

Responsibilities

Build a growing book of profitable Private Client business
Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
Provide a Best in Class customer service experience for our retail partners
Execute on the national marketing strategy to increase new and renewal business
Work within granted authority and program guidelines to underwrite submissions with a focus on creative solutions for complex insurance exposures
Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
Monitor key metrics and implement actions to improve practice group results in new business hit ratios, renewal retention, premium and income growth, and loss ratio
Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters