Associate Underwriter

Associate Underwriter

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 an Associate Underwriter. 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.

Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter

Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes

Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements

Bind risk, post the invoice, and process technical data

Screen renewal applications and send out renewal letters; perform some of the underwriting and prepare quotes for underwriter approval

Assist with new business development

Order and follow up on inspections, plus handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter

Manage relationships with retail agents and follow up on any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years of Underwriting support or industry experience with excess and surplus lines is preferred

Demonstrated proficiency and previous experience in sales and marketing is preferred

Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail

Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority

Technologically savvy and data driven

Competitive overall compensation package with base salary + discretionary bonus.

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

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.