Broker Assistant

When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, drive for career advancement and desire to develop relationships to join our team as an Associate Broker. The Broker Assistant will support Brokers with all job functions to learn the industry, business, and job responsibilities necessary for future growth as a Broker. Serving as in intermediary between the Retailer and the Insurance Company, they market, identify, solicit, and arrange appropriate insurance coverage for clients.

• Enter all new business submission into the operating system for Clearance
• Verification of licensing and compliance requirements for accounts
• Follow up for information request with retailers
• Prepare specifications of coverage and pricing for an account to be marketed to a carrier
• Responsible for marketing to designated markets upon instructions of Broker
• Communications with customers primarily confined to account information request, declination and/or quote release and follow-up
• Compliance relative to account servicing based on company’s policies and procedures
• Take initiative to complete assignments independently
• Process and review accuracy of endorsements and audits
• Work on non-routine and more complex issues with assistance as needed
• Responsible for the handling of binders
• Responsible for the handling of account invoicing
• Responsible for conducting quality control review on policies, endorsements, and audits

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• B2B sales experience
• Strong sales and marketing skills a must, business acumen, interest in continued education and professional development
• Insurance license preferred
  

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation plus 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