Administrative Assistant

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

• Operate multi-line telephone system to answer and route incoming calls


• Answer incoming calls promptly with professionalism and enthusiasm 


• Determine purpose of callers and forward calls to appropriate personnel 


• Welcome on-site visitors in a friendly and positive manner 


• Receive, sort, and route mail and/or packages received at the receptionist station


• Maintain the reception area in a neat and professional manner


• Perform clerical duties as directed 


• Opportunity to grow into new roles in any department

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred


• Prior office receptionist experience handling multi-line phones preferred


• Basic Office Skills including knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and outlook


• Must be extremely organized and proactive

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Competitive base compensation


• Health benefits & 401K with employer match


• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations


• Many opportunities for career advancement

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Burns & Wilcox is the industry’s largest privately-held wholesale broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox has more than 40 offices across the United States, Canada and London and employs more than 1,000 professionals. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Metro Detroit, Burns & Wilcox is internationally recognized for its insurance brokerage and underwriting expertise in commercial and professional liability, property, marine and personal insurance. 

Burns & Wilcox is a member of the Kaufman Financial Group, which also includes Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Burns & Wilcox Canada, Burns & Wilcox Re, Chesterfield Insurance Brokers Ltd., R.B. Jones, Royal Premium, US-Reports, and Minuteman Adjusters.

Burns & Wilcox is committed to being at the forefront of the specialty insurance industry. Consistently profitable, Burns & Wilcox has experienced significant growth over the last several years. 

At Burns & Wilcox, we value smart people, smart products, and smart solutions. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!