Burns & Wilcox · 1 day ago
Associate Underwriter
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expBurns & Wilcox is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, offering resources for career growth in the specialty insurance industry. The Associate Underwriter will underwrite and supervise a portion of an Underwriter’s book of business, support renewal and new business development, and work towards achieving full underwriting authority.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Service a book of business under the direct supervision of an underwriter
Evaluate, classify, and rate each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing to prepare quotes
Log applications, prepare binders, and process policies and endorsements
Bind risk, post the invoice, and process technical data
Screen renewal applications and send out renewal letters; perform some of the underwriting and prepare quotes for underwriter approval
Assist with new business development
Order and follow up on inspections, plus handle endorsement requests and referrals for the underwriter
Manage relationships with retail agents and follow up on any outstanding information needed to complete the underwriting file
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
Interest in continued education and professional development to obtain full underwriting authority
Technologically savvy and data driven
Preferred
2+ years of Underwriting support or industry experience with excess and surplus lines is preferred
Demonstrated proficiency and previous experience in sales and marketing is preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Burns & Wilcox
The flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Heckman
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Christine Tricoli
Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-31
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