Associate Underwriter — Hybrid Role with Growth

Burns & Wilcox; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (medical,視

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Flexible and hybrid work options

Kaufman Wellness Program

Job summary

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.

We are seeking an underwriting support professional to service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter and help prepare quotes, bind policies, and process endorsements. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in underwriting support or excess and surplus lines, and a demonstrated background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of underwriting support or industry experience with excess and surplus lines preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing preferred.
• Proven organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continuing education to obtain full underwriting authority.
• Technologically savvy and data-driven.

Responsibilities

• Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter.
• Evaluate, classify, and rate risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for quotes.
• Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements.
• Bind risk, post invoices, and process technical data.
• Screen renewal applications and send renewal letters; assist with underwriting and quotes for underwriter approval.
• Assist with new business development and follow up on inspections; handle endorsements and referrals.
• Manage relationships with retail agents and gather information to complete underwriting files.

Skills

Underwriting support

Sales and marketing experience

Attention to detail

Technologically savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.

We are seeking an underwriting support professional to service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter and help prepare quotes, bind policies, and process endorsements. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in underwriting support or excess and surplus lines, and a demonstrated background in