Underwriter L.A.U.N.C.H Program - BRP
About The Position
The Amwins Underwriter L.A.U.N.C.H. Program (Leadership, Aptitude, Underwriting Principles, Networking, Culture, Hands on) is an intensive nine-week education and training program hosted by the Amwins Underwriting division. Participants build knowledge of the insurance industry, underwriting practices, and the Amwins organization, while developing professional skills and networking across the organization. Training takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, with housing provided during the program. After completing the program, the participant relocates to Windsor, Connecticut, to join Business Risk Partners (BRP) in an entry-level underwriting support role on the Management Liability, Professional Liability, or Operations team. The role involves supporting underwriting processes and working with brokers, agents, carriers, underwriters, and underwriting systems. Participants may travel up to twice a year to Charlotte or other Amwins offices for additional training over the following few years. BRP is a Windsor-based specialty-lines managing general agency writing Management Liability, Professional Liability, and other specialty products. It is part of Amwins, a specialty insurance wholesaler, and offers team members the opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriting professionals and company leadership. The program provides targeted insurance and program-insurance education, case studies, systems training, presentations, professional development, leadership exposure, and continued education to complement on-the-job duties.
Requirements
- Be located in the listed area.
- Be able to work in an office.
- Have an interest in and passion for insurance and underwriting.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Be highly motivated.
- Be a problem solver.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) or Finance is preferred.
- Early-career candidate with less than two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify applications, supplemental documentation, and subjectivities for completeness and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
- Prequalify most risks.
- Assist with binding and issuing policies and endorsements, processing mid-term change requests, and preparing and delivering policy documents.
- Maintain accurate electronic files and enter risk data into underwriting systems for auditing purposes.
- Communicate with brokers, agents, and carriers to gather missing information and clarify underwriting requirements.
- Support underwriters with administrative tasks.
- Determine what underwriting materials are required to quote risks and identify missing information, including reviewing claims and loss-run data.
- File documentation for underwriters.
- Prepare audit files for annual carrier audits.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on the first day of employment.
- Choice of medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield; Kaiser is available for California employees.
- Mental health support, including virtual therapy, digital coaching, and 24/7 EAP counseling.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Health Savings Account with company contributions.
- Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter benefits.
- Parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection coverage.
- Retiree medical benefits for Medicare-eligible retirees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off and company holiday schedule.
- Collaborative, continuing-education-focused work environment.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
