Casualty Broker & Underwriting Growth Leader

Burns & Wilcox; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits including

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

Employer paid continuing education

Job summary

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter in New Orleans. You will build, maintain, and grow a book of business while serving as the lead contact for key agencies.

The role emphasizes rate and quote decisions for large or complex renewals, developing referrals, monitoring metrics, and guiding associates. Travel may be required; a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years underwriting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience required, excess & surplus lines experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing.
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.
• Travel if necessary to foster strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business.
• Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact.
• Create and execute marketing plans to increase new and renewal business.
• Rate and quote 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 Brokers.

Skills

Sales & Marketing

Client relations

Underwriting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Underwriter in New Orleans. You will build, maintain, and grow a book of business while serving as the lead contact for key agencies.

The role emphasizes rate and quote decisions for large or complex renewals, developing referrals, monitoring metrics, and guiding associates. Travel may be required; a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years underwriting experience are expected.