Commercial Lines Underwriter
H.W. Kaufman Financial GroupHouston, Texas, United States • The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Posted January 8, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
Job Description
Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry.
Requirements
- Build, maintain, and grow a book of business
- Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
- Create and execute marketing plans to increase new and renewal business
- Rate, quote and bind each risk to determine acceptability, coverage, and pricing for large or complex renewals as well as new business
- Develop 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 ratio
- Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation with a sales bonus plan
- 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