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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