Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

2 weeks 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 exceptional. We are seeking a Personal Lines Underwriter who possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and is eager for professional growth within the specialty insurance sector. This role presents a remarkable opportunity to develop a portfolio by identifying and underwriting new business while nurturing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish, maintain, and expand a portfolio of business.
  • Oversee agency partnerships and act as the primary contact for clients.
  • 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 complex renewals and new ventures.
  • Prepare and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and management.
  • Track essential metrics to devise corrective actions affecting new business acquisition, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratios.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop Associate Underwriters.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or a comparable 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 skills 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 and 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.
  • 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 leading entity of H.W. Kaufman Group, stands as North America's premier wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. We provide extensive and comprehensive solutions tailored to retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from large firms to over 30,000 independent brokers and agents globally. As a privately owned company, we pride ourselves on our exceptional service standards, deep market relationships, and outstanding talent within the specialty insurance industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All hiring 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 or regulations.

Furthermore, Kaufman will provide reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on our business operations.



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