Senior Associate Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation up to $80,000.00

Employer paid continuing education

Health and welfare benefits

401K with employer match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Access to Kaufman Wellness Program

Flexible and hybrid work options

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Underwriter to underwrite and supervise business, focusing on renewals while assisting in marketing efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of underwriting experience. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including continuing education, health coverage, 401K with match, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Personal Lines underwriting support or industry experience.
• Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority.
• Travel, when necessary, to foster strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, focused on renewals.
• Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing.
• Assist Underwriters with marketing plans to drive new and renewal business.

Skills

Strong sales and marketing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters 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. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to grow their career in the specialty insurance industry. Interested? Join our team!

Job Duties

• Underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, focused on, but not limited to renewals
• 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 Assistant Underwriters as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of Personal Lines underwriting support or industry experience
• 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

• Compensation up to $80,000.00
• 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, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.