Commercial Lines Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the specialty insurance sector is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter with an entrepreneurial spirit. In this dynamic role, you will have the chance to build and manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their unique insurance needs are met. You will engage in underwriting new commercial business while nurturing existing relationships to drive renewals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that prides itself on its exceptional service and commitment to professional development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience required.
• Interest in continued education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow a book of business.
• Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact.
• Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Marketing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Summary: When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Commercial Lines Underwriter. The Commercial Lines Underwriter will have the opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new commercial business and increasing renewal business through the cultivation of 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, 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
• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience required, excess & surplus lines 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
• Travel if necessary in order to foster strong client relationships

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, General Business, and Sales

Industries

Insurance