Burns & Wilcox

www.burnsandwilcox.com

1 Job

1,476 Employees

About the Company

Burns & Wilcox, H.W. Kaufman Group's flagship organization, is North America's leading independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide-ranging and comprehensive specialty insurance solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, worldwide. For over 50 years, Burns & Wilcox has been uniquely focused on the success of the brokers and agents with whom they work. Its 2000+ professionals possess a relentless commitment to apply their expertise to their clients' needs day in and day out. Annually, Burns & Wilcox captures more than $2.4 billion in premium by placing the world's most sophisticated and complex risks. Burns & Wilcox Brand Ambassadors include: 2016 PGA Champion, Jimmy Walker, 2012 U.S. Open Winner, Webb Simpson, six-time PGA Tour Winner, Max Homa, and U.S. Women's Amateur Winner, Sophia Schubert.

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Company Name: Burns & Wilcox
Job Title: Summer Internship, Underwriting Associate
Job Description: Job Title: Summer Internship, Underwriting Associate Role Summary: A seasonal position for a fourth‑year university student to support specialty insurance underwriting. The intern will process new business submissions, manage policy documentation, and assist with operational and HR tasks while gaining exposure to senior leadership and the broader insurance industry. Expectations: Provide accurate and timely underwriting support, demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, collaborate effectively with team members, and maintain high standards of professionalism and detail. Key Responsibilities: - Receive and process new insurance submissions, log applications, prepare binders and endorsements. - Bind risk, post invoices, and handle technical data entry. - Order and follow up on inspections; manage endorsement requests and referrals for underwriters. - Support ad‑hoc projects for Operations and HR teams. - Engage in presentations and communication projects (e.g., Harvard Business Review initiative). - Collaborate with specialty insurance team and senior leadership. Required Skills: - Strong organizational and multi‑tasking abilities. - Analytical thinking for complex queries and timely decision‑making. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Attention to detail and a professional work ethic. Required Education & Certifications: - Fourth‑year undergraduate student (or diploma holder). - Strong academic record. - No specific certifications required; interest in specialty insurance industry is essential.