Underwriting Manager, Personal Lines Job at Burns & Wilcox, Metairie, LA

b21CbHJmZ2NDdG1kcEVLQWxGMWtieE5VaXc9PQ==
  • Burns & Wilcox
  • Metairie, LA

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing
  • Implement underwriting policies under the direction of the Managing Director 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. 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 associates
  • Participate in national and local advertising, telemarketing and agency visits
  • Assist with the development of strategic plans

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experience
  • Minimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, excess & surplus experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a team
  • Ability to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third parties
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
  • P&C Insurance license. CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Benefits :

  • Competitive base compensation & sales incentive bonus plan
  • Flexible and hybrid work options
  • Health benefits & 401K with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time off
  • Employer paid professional development, including continuing education courses, designations, certification, and licenses
  • Opportunities for career advancement

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

CAE USA

Subject Matter Expert of Naval Nuclear Training and Operations Job at CAE USA

 ...Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will use knowledge of US Navy vessels for aiding the design, manufacture, and deployment of training and simulation hardware systems. This position will support... 

Midwest Logistic Systems

Midwest Logistics Systems Part-time Dedicated truck driver Job at Midwest Logistic Systems

Haul automotive parts in dry van trailers with newer trucks. Haul no-touch, mostly drop-and-hook freight. Work with onsite leaders and dispatch. Pay and bonus potential ~ Route and detention pay. ~$1,500 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers. Qualifications...

HeatherDaniel International

Quantity Surveyor Job at HeatherDaniel International

 ...Quantity Surveyor - Richmond VA As a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager company, my client provides full cost, procurement, and/or project management services which provide essential ingredients for the development and implementation of a successful project... 

Maverick Group US

Service Engineer Job at Maverick Group US

Summary Provide technical support and troubleshooting service to customers over the phone, virtually, and at their facilities to install, repair, and optimize injection molding and other equipment. Essential Responsibilities Systematically and efficiently analyze...

Get It - Finance

Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager Job at Get It - Finance

 ...find the best financial solutions for their vehicle purchases? We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring a seamless car-buying experience by offering financing...