Senior Associate Underwriter

H.W. Kaufman Financial Group Inc; Houston, Richmond (TX, VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to underwrite and supervise a portion of a Commercial Underwriter's book of business, focusing on renewals and new business development. Candidates should possess strong sales and marketing skills, as well as a commitment to professional development. The company provides a supportive environment that encourages growth and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work options. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their career in the specialty insurance industry.

Benefits

Employer Paid Continuing Education

Health and Welfare Benefits

401K with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Options

Access to Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of P&C commercial underwriting support or industry experience required.
• Strong sales and marketing skills with attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and supervise a portion of a Commercial Underwriter’s book of business.
• Evaluate risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing.

Skills

Sales Skills

Marketing Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Responsibilities

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 grow their career in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships to join our team as a Senior Associate Underwriter. Our Senior Associates underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority.

• Underwrite and supervise a portion of a Commercial Underwriter’s book of business, focused on renewals and new business.
• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes.
• Assist Underwriters to develop and execute marketing plans to drive new and renewal business, including in-person agency visits, telemarketing, and distributing marketing materials.
• Mentor and train Associate Underwriters as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of P&C commercial underwriting support or industry experience, excess & surplus lines preferred.
• Strong sales and marketing skills required. Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail.
• Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority.
• Travel when necessary in order to foster strong client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation.
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.

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.