The Commercial Lines Underwriter will have the opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new commercial business and increasing renewal business through the cultivation of client relationships.
Responsibilities- Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
- Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
- Create and execute marketing plans 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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience required, excess & surplus lines experience preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
- Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred
- Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
- Interest in continued education and professional development
- Travel if necessary in order to foster strong client relationships
Benefits:- Base compensation for position ranges between $70,000 to $120,000 based on qualifications and sales incentive bonus plan.
- 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
- Flexible and hybrid work options
