Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

2 months ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Burns & Wilcox Full time
Position Overview:

Summary: At Burns & Wilcox, we specialize in providing insurance solutions for the distinctive and unconventional. We are seeking a motivated Personal Lines Underwriter who possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire for professional growth. This role presents a remarkable opportunity to expand a portfolio by identifying and securing new business through the development of client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, sustain, and enhance a portfolio of business.
  • Oversee agency partnerships and act as the primary client liaison.
  • Design and implement marketing strategies to boost both new and renewal business.
  • Evaluate, quote, and finalize each risk to assess acceptability, coverage, and pricing for both large or intricate renewals and new business.
  • Prepare and submit underwriting referrals to the company's brokerage facilities and management.
  • Track essential metrics to devise corrective actions that influence new business acquisition, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratios.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop Associate Underwriters.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or a suitable combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting is required; experience in excess and surplus lines is preferred.
  • Proven expertise in sales and marketing.
  • Possession of an insurance license, along with CPCU, CIC, or similar designations is preferred.
  • A commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary to strengthen client relationships.
Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary along with a sales incentive bonus structure.
  • Employer-sponsored continuing education programs and designations through the Kaufman Institute.
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401K plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Access to the Kaufman Wellness Program.
  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
About Burns & Wilcox:

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship entity of H.W. Kaufman Group, stands as North America's premier wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. We provide extensive and diverse solutions tailored to retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from large firms to over 30,000 independent brokers and agents globally. Our independence from Wall Street and private equity allows us to maintain exceptional service standards, deep market relationships, and outstanding talent within the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The H.W. Kaufman Group is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made 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 protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Furthermore, Kaufman is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on our operations.



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