Underwriting Manager, Personal Lines Location US-TX-Houston Category Underwriting Job Type Regular Full-Time Company Burns & Wilcox ID 2025-8470

Responsibilities Oversee the evaluation, classification, and rating of risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricingImplement underwriting policies under the direction of the Managing Director and ensure compliance with these policiesBe accountable for producing business in the assigned territories Underwrite new and renewal businessBe technologically savvy and data driven. Develop those capabilities in their teamMonitor critical areas, such as loss ratio, costs, retention ratio and new business hit ratio, formulating corrective action where necessaryWork to become expert in classes of business written within the Burns & Wilcox office Mentor and train underwriters and associatesParticipate 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 experienceMinimum 3 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experienceMinimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, excess & surplus experience preferredDemonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a teamAbility to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third partiesDemonstrated proficiency in sales and marketingProven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detailP&C Insurance license.  CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

 

Benefits:

Competitive base compensation & sales incentive bonus planFlexible and hybrid work optionsHealth benefits & 401K with employer matchPaid vacation, sick time, holidays, and volunteer time offEmployer paid professional development, including continuing education courses, designations, certification, and licensesOpportunities 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.