*This position is open to multiple Burns & Wilcox branch offices across the US.*

 

When retail agents and brokers have successful clients who require coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to the Private Client Practice at Burns & Wilcox. Our Underwriters have full underwriting authority to build and grow a profitable book of Private Client business across the US and Canada.  Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance career.  Interested? Join our team!

Responsibilities

• Build a growing book of profitable Private Client business
• Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
• Provide a Best in Class customer service experience for our retail partners
• Execute on the national marketing strategy to increase new and renewal business
• Work within granted authority and program guidelines to underwrite submissions with a focus on creative solutions for complex insurance exposures
• Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management  
• Monitor key metrics and implement actions to improve practice group results in new business hit ratios, renewal retention, premium and income growth, and loss ratio
• Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• Minimum 3 years of Personal insurance underwriting experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred
• Previous experience with private client carriers and clients is beneficial
• Proven written, verbal and analytical skills and ability to craft unique solutions to complex problems

 

 

• Comfortable presenting to C-Level executives and clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in customer service, sales and marketing
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail and work ethic
• Interest in continued education and professional development; enrollment in the CPRIA designation curriculum will be expected upon hiring
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations are beneficial

Benefits:

• Base compensation for position ranges between $85,000 to $125,000 based on qualifications
• Flexible and hybrid options
• Health benefits & 401K with employer match
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
• Many opportunities for career advancement