Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter & Growth Lead

Burns & Wilcox; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible, hybrid & remote options

Health benefits & 401K with employer match

Employer paid continuing education courses

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading wholesale insurance broker in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Underwriter to build and maintain a book of business while managing agency relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of underwriting experience and is detail-oriented, with a strong focus on sales and marketing. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting or brokerage experience required.
• Excess & surplus experience preferred.
• 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.
• Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business.
• Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing.
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities.
• Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action.
• Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading wholesale insurance broker in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an Underwriter to build and maintain a book of business while managing agency relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of underwriting experience and is detail-oriented, with a strong focus on sales and marketing. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional development.