Associate Underwriter

When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters directly service a book of business under the supervision of an Underwriter, offering the opportunity to learn the specialty insurance business and career advancements into an Underwriter role. Interested? Join our team! 

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Insurance experience in underwriting and/or brokerage support with excess & surplus lines preferred
• Sales & marketing experience preferred
• Be technologically savvy and data driven

Compensation Package

• Competitive base compensation + bonus. Salary range $75,000-$90,000/Annually 

• 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