Description :
WHO WE ARE:
Burns & Wilcox is a dynamic industry leader in the specialty insurance and brokerage business. With multiple sales offices located throughout the US, we are the largest specialty insurance wholesaler in North America.
Coastal property, the windmill powered farm, the famous pianist’s hands, the huge concert venue; these are just a few of the types of coverage that can be underwritten at Burns & Wilcox. Our brand pillars exemplify our determination and creativity. Our employees are smart, broad, quick and agile. We always go the extra mile to meet the specialized needs of our agents and agencies.
We are recognized around the world for our underwriting and brokerage expertise in specialty lines, professional and commercial liability, and property and personal lines. Our employees feel part of an extended family, enjoying a strong team-oriented culture and a friendly working environment.
Burns & Wilcox is committed to being at the forefront of the specialty insurance industry. Consistently profitable, Burns & Wilcox has experienced significant growth over the last several years. We now have exciting branch management opportunities for energetic, creative, and experienced insurance professionals.
At Burns & Wilcox, we value smart people, smart products, and smart solutions. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!
THE JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Underwriting Manager
WE OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO :
· Manage a team of underwriters and assistants
· Work closely with branch management to sustain effective and efficient underwriting process
· Serve as the primary contact to carrier company underwriters
WE EXPECT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO:
· Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
· Implement underwriting policies under the direction of the Branch Manager and ensure compliance with these policies
· Be accountable for producing business in the assigned territories
· Underwrite new and renewal business
· Be technologically savvy and data driven and develop those capabilities in their team
· Monitor critical areas, such as loss ratio, costs, retention ratio and new business hit ratio, formulating corrective action where necessary
· Work to become expert in classes of business written within the Burns & Wilcox office
· Mentor and train underwriters and assistants
· Participate in national and local advertising, telemarketing and agency visits
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Training or experience in the excess and surplus lines industry
COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation and benefits package available to successful candidates.
TO APPLY
Please visit our Careers site at:
www.burnsandwilcox.com