Senior Associate Underwriter Job at Burns & Wilcox, New York, NY

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  • Burns & Wilcox
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Responsibilities

When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, support renewal and new business development, and have the opportunity to achieve full underwriting authority. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to grow their career in the specialty insurance industry. Interested? Join our team!

Job Duties

  • Underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, focused on, but not limited to renewals
  • Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes
  • Assist Underwriters to develop and execute marketing plans to drive new and renewal business, including in-person agency visits, telemarketing and distributing marketing materials
  • Mentor and train Assistant Underwriters as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of Commercial or Personal Lines underwriting support or industry experience
  • Strong sales and marketing skills required
  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
  • Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority
  • Travel when necessary in order to foster strong client relationships

Benefits

  • Compensation up to $80,000.00
  • 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

About Our Company

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are 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, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Tags

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