Commercial Lines Underwriter

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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 Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
Interest in continued education and professional development
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Compensation Package:

Competitive base compensation & sales incentive bonus plan
Flexible and hybrid work options
Health benefits & 401K with employer match
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
Many opportunities for career advancement

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.

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CEO of Burns & Wilcox

Alan Jay Kaufman

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What You Should Know About Commercial Lines Underwriter, Burns & Wilcox

Are you ready to take your underwriting career to the next level? At Burns & Wilcox in Lake Mary, we're seeking a proactive and skilled Commercial Lines Underwriter to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will not only have the chance to build, maintain, and grow your own book of business but also manage vital relationships with agencies. As the lead contact for clients, you will create and execute strategic marketing plans to boost new and renewal business. Your analytical skills will be put to the test as you rate, quote, and bind risks to ensure they meet our standards of acceptability, coverage, and pricing, particularly for complex renewals and new business pursuits. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters while monitoring key metrics that impact our business growth and loss ratios. If you have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of 3 years in commercial lines underwriting, and a passion for continued education and professional development, we want to hear from you! Our compensation package is competitive, offers flexible work options, health benefits, a 401K with employer match, and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Join us at Burns & Wilcox and be part of a leading organization in wholesale insurance brokering that values your contributions and professional growth.

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Commercial Lines Underwriter at Burns & Wilcox?

As a Commercial Lines Underwriter at Burns & Wilcox, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining your book of business, managing agency relationships, and serving as the main contact for clients. You'll also be creating marketing plans to drive new and renewal business, assessing risks by rating, quoting, and binding to ensure compliance with acceptability, coverage, and pricing standards.