Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 3 years in Personal lines underwriting or brokerage, excess & surplus experience preferred
Strong sales and marketing proficiency
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or similar designations preferred
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
Create and execute marketing plans to boost new and renewal business
Rate, quote, and bind risks for large or complex renewals and new business
Develop and submit underwriting referrals to brokerage facilities and management
Monitor key metrics to drive corrective actions for business performance
Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters
Benefits
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via 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
Flexible and hybrid work options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
Create and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal business
Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business
Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratio
Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of Personal lines underwriting or brokerage experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
Interest in continued education and professional development
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred
Compensation Package:
Base compensation for the position ranges between $105,000 to $125,000 based on qualifications. The role will also be eligible for a sales incentive performance bonus.
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
