Burns & Wilcox · 8 hours ago
Associate Underwriter
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBurns & Wilcox is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. The Associate Commercial Insurance Underwriter supports the underwriting team by evaluating renewal accounts, analyzing risk information, and assisting with portfolio management activities, while also identifying cross-sell opportunities to enhance account retention.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Assist in reviewing and analyzing commercial insurance renewal submissions, including exposure data, loss runs, financial information, and inspections
Prepare preliminary assessments, pricing indications, and coverage recommendations for underwriter review
Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with underwriting guidelines
Utilize underwriting tools, rating systems, and internal models to support risk evaluations
Help manage a renewal portfolio by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and supporting timely policy issuance
Communicate with brokers to gather missing information and clarify application details
Support underwriters in negotiating renewal terms by preparing data summaries, comparisons, and draft proposals
Review renewal accounts for potential cross-sell opportunities based on exposure changes, coverage gaps, or business needs
Coordinate with senior underwriters and product specialists to evaluate feasibility and pricing for additional lines of coverage
Communicate potential cross-sell options to brokers in collaboration with the underwriting team
Track cross-sell activity and outcomes as part of portfolio development efforts
Maintain accurate and timely data in underwriting and policy systems
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company underwriting standards
Organize and document underwriting decisions, communications, and account notes clearly and consistently
Partner with underwriting, actuarial, claims, finance, and loss control teams to support informed renewal decisions
Participate in training programs, job shadowing, and development activities to expand underwriting skills
Stay informed on industry trends and emerging risks relevant to commercial renewal underwriting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or related field; or relevant professional experience
0–3+ years of experience in underwriting, insurance operations, or a related analytical field
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to review complex information
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build strong broker and internal team relationships at a junior level
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using underwriting and rating systems
Strong organization, follow‑through, and time‑management capabilities
Preferred
Excess and Surplus lines experience preferred
Interest in pursuing professional designations (AU, CPCU, ARM) is a plus
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
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