Associate Underwriter
Burns & Wilcox is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, seeking an Associate Underwriter to service a book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter. This role offers the opportunity to learn the specialty insurance business and advance into an Underwriter position.
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
- Insurance experience in underwriting and/or brokerage support with excess & surplus lines
- Be technologically savvy and data driven
- Sales & marketing experience
Benefits
- 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
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