Associate Underwriter
Burns & Wilcox is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, providing comprehensive solutions to retail insurance brokers and agents. The Associate Underwriter will service a book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter, gaining experience in the specialty insurance industry and assisting in various underwriting tasks.
Responsibilities
- Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter
- 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 and 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Be technologically savvy and data driven
- Insurance experience in underwriting and/or brokerage support with excess & surplus lines preferred
- Sales & marketing experience preferred
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work options.
- Health benefits & 401K with employer match
- Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
- Many opportunities for career advancement
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