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Burns & Wilcox

Commercial Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

Direct message the job poster from Burns & Wilcox When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Commercial Lines Underwriter. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow a book of business by selecting and writing new business through the cultivation of client relationships. Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and grow a book of business Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact Create and execute 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 as well as new business Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio Lead, train, and develop Associate Underwriters Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience required; excess & surplus experience required Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing Interest in continued education and professional development Travel, if necessary, in order to foster strong client relationships Overall compensation plan consists of a base salary & sales bonus plan Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental 401K with employer match Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Access to Kaufman Wellness Program Flexible and hybrid work options About Our Company

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector. Equal Opportunity Employer The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The content below appeared to be a separate listing or non-editable metadata and has been omitted for clarity and relevance.

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