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
Company Overview
The flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.burnsandwilcox.com/.