Underwriter, Private Client

Private Client Underwriter This position is open to multiple Burns & Wilcox branch offices across the US. Private Client Underwriters have full underwriting authority to build and grow a profitable book of Private Client business across the US and Canada. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr H.W. Kaufman Group