Brown & Brown, INC.
Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
Brown & Brown, INC., Orlando, Florida, United States, 32801
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Braishfield Associates, a division of Hull & Company, LLC is seeking a dynamic Associate Underwriter/Underwriter In Training to join our team in Orlando, FL.
This position works directly with an established underwriter, with the expectation that their ultimate role will be that of an underwriter after a limited training period. Under general supervision from an Underwriter, PCL, or Team Leader, individual's primary duties are in the establishment of relationships with clients and in the sell and renewal of business.
WHO YOU ARE:
You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun and collaborative environments. You have a client-focused attitude and value the importance of relationships, professionalism, and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are detail oriented and organized. You enjoy learning new skills, systems, processes, and procedures. You are a great listener and are not afraid to ask questions. You believe that learning is vital to success.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Including, but not limited, to the following:
* Build, expand and solidify relationships with clients and lead appropriate resources to address client needs, including risk and resolution of underwriting or policy issues.* Develop and successfully acquire new business revenue from new and existing clients.* Obtain prospects and actively pursue and create interest by telephone calls or making agency visits.* Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property.* Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.* Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by agents, rate submissions for premium and terms, issue written binders.* Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and high degree of accuracy.* Careful review of inspections used to obtain underwriting information, quote rates, or adherence to company underwriting guidelines.* Work with the Underwriter to be sure the forms on the policies are the current edition dates used by each Company.* Telephone assistance. This duty involves the ability to answer basic questions an agent may have.* Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* Bachelor's degree from Four-Year College or University* 2-20 License (within 90 days of employment)* Sales & Production driven mentality* Proficient with MS Office Suite* Exceptional telephone demeanor* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality* Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task* Commitment to excellent customer service* Ability to effectively work well with others* Be a Team Player with a Positive Attitude
Preferred:
* Degree in insurance related discipline* 2-4 years of insurance experience* Experience with excess & surplus lines* Surplus Lines License
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary* Flexible schedule* In-Office/Hybrid schedule after training* Excellent growth and advancement opportunities* Competitive pay based on experience* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
WHO WE ARE:
Since 1984, Braishfield has provided a wide variety of commercial and personal products from the top specialty carriers in our business. Thanks to our successful relationships with many of the finest retail agents & brokers in America, we have grown into one of the largest companies of our kind. We are guided by strong ethics, honesty & professionalism. Our goal is to deliver specialty insurance products that retail agencies need at the most competitive terms, with financially sound carriers, on a timely basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
Braishfield Associates, a division of Hull & Company, LLC is seeking a dynamic Associate Underwriter/Underwriter In Training to join our team in Orlando, FL.
This position works directly with an established underwriter, with the expectation that their ultimate role will be that of an underwriter after a limited training period. Under general supervision from an Underwriter, PCL, or Team Leader, individual's primary duties are in the establishment of relationships with clients and in the sell and renewal of business.
WHO YOU ARE:
You believe in working as a team and thrive in fun and collaborative environments. You have a client-focused attitude and value the importance of relationships, professionalism, and trust. You set goals high and aim higher. You have solid communication skills. You are detail oriented and organized. You enjoy learning new skills, systems, processes, and procedures. You are a great listener and are not afraid to ask questions. You believe that learning is vital to success.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Including, but not limited, to the following:
* Build, expand and solidify relationships with clients and lead appropriate resources to address client needs, including risk and resolution of underwriting or policy issues.* Develop and successfully acquire new business revenue from new and existing clients.* Obtain prospects and actively pursue and create interest by telephone calls or making agency visits.* Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property.* Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.* Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by agents, rate submissions for premium and terms, issue written binders.* Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and high degree of accuracy.* Careful review of inspections used to obtain underwriting information, quote rates, or adherence to company underwriting guidelines.* Work with the Underwriter to be sure the forms on the policies are the current edition dates used by each Company.* Telephone assistance. This duty involves the ability to answer basic questions an agent may have.* Performs other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* Bachelor's degree from Four-Year College or University* 2-20 License (within 90 days of employment)* Sales & Production driven mentality* Proficient with MS Office Suite* Exceptional telephone demeanor* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality* Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to multi-task* Commitment to excellent customer service* Ability to effectively work well with others* Be a Team Player with a Positive Attitude
Preferred:
* Degree in insurance related discipline* 2-4 years of insurance experience* Experience with excess & surplus lines* Surplus Lines License
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary* Flexible schedule* In-Office/Hybrid schedule after training* Excellent growth and advancement opportunities* Competitive pay based on experience* Paid Time Off (PTO)* Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
WHO WE ARE:
Since 1984, Braishfield has provided a wide variety of commercial and personal products from the top specialty carriers in our business. Thanks to our successful relationships with many of the finest retail agents & brokers in America, we have grown into one of the largest companies of our kind. We are guided by strong ethics, honesty & professionalism. Our goal is to deliver specialty insurance products that retail agencies need at the most competitive terms, with financially sound carriers, on a timely basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.