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Burns & Wilcox

Transportation Underwriter

Houston, TX · On-site

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 ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Long Beach, NY · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

... for the Passenger Transportation Division based in their Long Beach, NY location. Key ... Prepare various underwriting exhibits necessary for underwriter/management review * Assist ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Long Beach, NY · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

... for the Passenger Transportation Division based in their Long Beach, NY location. Key ... Prepare various underwriting exhibits necessary for underwriter/management review * Assist ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Long Beach, NY · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

... for the Passenger Transportation Division based in their Long Beach, NY location. Key ... Prepare various underwriting exhibits necessary for underwriter/management review * Assist ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Long Beach, NY · On-site

$58K - $62K/yr

... for the Passenger Transportation Division based in their Long Beach, NY location. Key ... Prepare various underwriting exhibits necessary for underwriter/management review * Assist ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ · Hybrid

$19.75 - $27/hr

... management. * Self-motivated and independent. * Strong Computer Skills. Experience: * Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or 2+ years of related transportation underwriting ...

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Underwriting Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... management. * Self-motivated and independent. * Strong Computer Skills. Experience: * Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or 2+ years of related transportation underwriting ...

Core Specialty

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

... management. * Self-motivated and independent. * Strong Computer Skills. Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or 2+ years of related transportation underwriting ...

Core Specialty

Underwriting Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... management. * Self-motivated and independent. * Strong Computer Skills. Experience Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or 2+ years of related transportation underwriting ...

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How much do transportation underwriting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation underwriting manager in the United States is $103,082.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transportation underwriting manager?

A Transportation Underwriting Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the underwriting of insurance policies related to the transportation industry, such as commercial auto, trucking, and logistics. They evaluate risks, set policy terms and pricing, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Additionally, they lead teams of underwriters, develop underwriting guidelines, and work closely with brokers and clients to provide tailored insurance solutions. Their expertise helps insurance companies manage risk and maintain profitability in the transportation sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transportation underwriting manager?

To thrive as a Transportation Underwriting Manager, you need in-depth knowledge of commercial insurance, risk assessment, and transportation industry regulations, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree and significant underwriting experience. Familiarity with underwriting software, risk modeling tools, and often certifications such as CPCU or ARM are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and leadership abilities help differentiate top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for accurately evaluating risks, making sound decisions, and leading teams to achieve profitable underwriting outcomes in a complex and regulated sector.

What are some typical challenges faced by transportation underwriting managers, and how can they be addressed?

Transportation Underwriting Managers often encounter challenges such as accurately assessing evolving risks in the transportation sector, staying current with regulatory changes, and managing large portfolios of complex accounts. To address these, strong analytical skills, continuous professional development, and close collaboration with risk engineers, claims teams, and brokers are essential. Building effective communication channels within underwriting and with clients can also help proactively identify potential issues and tailor solutions, ensuring both profitability and client satisfaction.

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Transportation Underwriter

Houston, TX • Hybrid

H.W. Kaufman Group
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description


Summary: When someone needs coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Burns & Wilcox offers unparalleled resources and exposure for those looking to excel in the specialty insurance industry. We are looking for candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for career advancement to join our team as a Transportation Underwriter. The Transporation Underwriter will have the opportunity to grow a book of business by underwriting new business and increasing renewal business through the cultivation of client relationships.

Responsibilities:

  • Build, maintain, and grow a book of transportation 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

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of transportation underwriting experience required, excess & surplus lines experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
  • Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred
  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
  • Interest in continued education and professional development
  • Travel if necessary in order to foster strong client relationships

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

Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide. Fueled by its freedom from Wall Street and private equity, Burns & Wilcox is a privately owned company whose standards of service, depth of market relationships and outstanding talent are unsurpassed in the specialty insurance sector.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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