Associate Broker

Burns & Wilcox; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the specialty insurance industry seeks Associate Brokers to manage a portion of business, focusing on renewals and business development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 2 years of relevant industry experience. The role includes client relationship management, marketing support, and compliance oversight, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, and dental

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Employer paid professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Broker support or industry experience required.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Broker and supervise a portion of a Broker’s book of business focused on renewals.
• Maintain excellent client and agent relationships.
• Assist in developing marketing plans for new business.

Skills

Sales and Marketing Proficiency

Organization Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Brokers broker and supervise a portion of a Broker’s book of business, and support renewal and new business development. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to grow their career in the specialty insurance industry. Interested? Join our team!

Job Duties:

• Broker and supervise a portion of a Broker’s book of business, focused on, but not limited to renewals
• Prepare submissions for markets and secure quotes
• Maintain excellent client and agent relationships
• Assist Brokers to develop and execute marketing plans to drive new and renewal business, including in-person agency visits, telemarketing and distributing marketing materials
• Supervise execution of company underwriting guidelines, corporate policy and procedures, and compliance with contract terms
• Mentor and train Assistant Brokers as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of Broker support or industry experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in continued education and professional development
• Base salary range of $60K to $75K dependent upon experience
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid professional development, including continuing insurance education courses, designations, certifications and licenses
• Access to Kaufman Institute, H.W. Kaufman Group’s corporate university
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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