Professional Lines Broker Location US-IL-Chicago Category Broker Job Type Regular Full-Time Company Burns & Wilcox ID 2024-8231

Responsibilities Build, maintain, and grow a book of businessManage agency relationships and serve as lead client contactCreate and execute marketing plan to increase new and renewal businessRate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new businessDevelop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management  Monitor key metrics to formulate corrective action impacting new business hit, renewal retention, premium growth, and loss ratioLead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Brokers Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience  Minimum 3 years of underwriting or brokerage experience required, excess & surplus experience preferredDemonstrated proficiency in sales and marketingProven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detailInterest in continued education and professional development Insurance license, RPLU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Compensation Package:

Competitive base compensation & sales incentive bonus planFlexible, hybrid & remote optionsHealth benefits & 401K with employer matchEmployer paid continuing education courses and designationsMany 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, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.