Senior Commercial Underwriter & Book Growth Lead

Burns & Wilcox; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Employer paid continuing education courses

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Birmingham, Alabama seeks an experienced Underwriter to build and manage client relationships, rate and quote risks, and lead a team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 3 years of underwriting experience. This position offers flexible and hybrid work options, competitive health benefits, 401K with employer match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience.
• Excess & surplus 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.
• Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business.
• Rate, quote and bind each risk for renewals and new business.
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals to management.
• Monitor key metrics for new business and retention.
• Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters.

Skills

Sales and marketing proficiency

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading insurance firm in Birmingham, Alabama seeks an experienced Underwriter to build and manage client relationships, rate and quote risks, and lead a team. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 3 years of underwriting experience. This position offers flexible and hybrid work options, competitive health benefits, 401K with employer match, and opportunities for career advancement.