Casualty Underwriter

1 month ago

Kingwood, West Virginia, United States Burns & Wilcox Full time
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Burns & Wilcox is seeking a skilled Casualty Underwriter to join our team. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and growing a book of business, managing agency relationships, and creating and executing marketing plans to increase new and renewal business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain a portfolio of commercial lines business
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase new and renewal business
  • Rate, quote, and bind risks to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
  • Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
  • Monitor key metrics to inform business decisions
  • Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 3 years of commercial lines underwriting experience, specifically in casualty insurance products
  • Excess & surplus production underwriting experience
  • Wholesale experience preferred
  • Training and developing support staff preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
  • Proven organization skills and attention to detail
  • Interest in continued education and professional development
  • Insurance license, CPCU, CIC, or comparable designations preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive base compensation and sales incentive bonus plan
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
  • Health benefits and 401K with employer match
  • Employer-paid continuing education courses and designations
  • Opportunities for career advancement
About Burns & Wilcox

Burns & Wilcox is North America's leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. We offer comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes. Our private ownership and commitment to exceptional service have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty insurance sector.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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