Associate Underwriter — Quotes, Support & Growth

Burns & Wilcox; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits including医

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Kaufman Wellness Program

Job summary

Burns & Wilcox, the leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, seeks an underwriting support professional in New Orleans. The role involves handling a book of business, evaluating risks, and preparing quotes under the direction of an underwriter.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in underwriting support or related industry experience, with a strong focus on organization and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of underwriting support or industry experience preferred (excess and surplus).
• Demonstrated proficiency and previous experience in sales and marketing is preferred.
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development 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 each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes.
• Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements.
• Bind risk, post the invoice, and process technical data.
• Screen renewal applications and send out renewal letters; perform some of the underwriting and prepare quotes for underwriter approval.
• Assist with new business development.
• Order and follow up on inspections, plus handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter.
• Manage relationships with retail agents and follow up on any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file.

Skills

Underwriting support

Sales & marketing

Organization

Attention to detail

Professional development

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Burns & Wilcox, the leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, seeks an underwriting support professional in New Orleans. The role involves handling a book of business, evaluating risks, and preparing quotes under the direction of an underwriter.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in underwriting support or related industry experience, with a strong focus on organization and data-driven decision making.