Underwriting L.A.U.N.C.H Program

Position Summary

The Amwins Underwriter L.A.U.N.C.H Program is an education and training program hosted by the Amwins Underwriting division. Participants will take part in an intensive three-month training to gain a deep knowledge of the insurance industry, underwriting practices, and the Amwins organization. This program helps candidates develop a variety of professional skills while providing opportunities to network across multiple facets of the organization. For a highly motivated individual, the education and exposure in this program will support a candidate’s desire to excel in his or her underwriting career.   

The training program will be hosted in Charlotte, NC, where Amwins is based. Participants will be provided housing during the three-month training. After training in Charlotte, the participant will relocate to Portsmouth, NH to work with Amwins Program Underwriters. Participants will be expected to travel two to three times a year to Charlotte, NC, or other Amwins offices for additional training over the next few years.

Program Assets:

• Targeted education to gain knowledge and understanding of the insurance industry and program insurance
• Professional development training such communication, professional etiquette, networking, etc
• Substantial interaction with Amwins leadership, including the C-suite
• Exposure to the Amwins Group Support Team and home office
• Opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with a cohort of talent
• Understanding of Amwins systems and technology
• Continued education and training to complement on-the-job duties (leadership, industry knowledge, etc)

What we are looking for:

• RMI degree preferred early in career (less than 2 years of experience)
• Interest and passion for insurance and underwriting
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Highly motivated 
• Problem solver
• Located in the listed area
• Able to work in office 

 Benefits:

• Competitive starting rates
• Full benefits package available, benefits start first day of employment
• Housing fully paid by Amwins during training in Charlotte, NC (approx. three months)
• Relocation assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Collaborative, continuing-education focused work environment
• We are committed to providing you the best training and development:
  • Industry relationships 
  • Mentorship 
  • Opportunity to learn and experience multiple lines of business and facet of insurance

Amwins Program Underwriters (APU) is a managing general agency (MGA) specializing in affinity and program management. For more than 40 years, APU has developed and maintained programs for a variety of niche markets that provide broad-based property and casualty coverage. Today, APU’s 200+ employees manage more than 40 insurance programs generating premiums in excess of $690 million.

Upon graduation of the three-month program, the candidate will move into an entry-level underwriting support role within Amwins Program Underwriters. Duties will include:

• Support lead underwriter by gathering account information to rate, quote and bind policies
• Maintain and manage account documentation and files
• Communicates with clients and internal departments to gather information, provide updates, and resolve issues and inquiries
• Rate new or renewal quotes as directed by underwriter
• Monitor various reports for consistency
• Provide administrative support and other related services as needed (e.g., input account information into the system)
• Travel as needed