Underwiter/Broker

Overview

The Underwriter/Broker is responsible for fostering revenue growth by delivering Retail Agents an efficient underwriting service and facilitating access to national markets through established relationships with Specialty Carriers. How you'll make an impact Prospect for new business by actively networking and building relationships with Independent Retail Agents and Carrier Underwriters to achieve production goals. Build strong relationships with Specialty Carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to coverage on various types of risk. Pre-qualify submissions and ensure focus on high probability sales opportunities, while following Carrier guidelines to maintain a profitable book of business. Develop and maintain deep expertise on insurance solutions for specific product lines, industry segments and business types. Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and quickly determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms and premium. Gather information on client risks and determine potential areas of exposure RPS could also quote. Proactively stay abreast on relevant industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing and premiums. Ensure business partners understand RPS’ full-range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve. May be assigned a support team to lead, train and oversee work product. Able to travel as needed. About You Detail-oriented; strong analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Business development skills. Builds relationships with Retail Brokers. Demonstrates appropriate urgency in driving towards production goals. Sets challenging revenue growth goals and develops and executes sales plans to ensure success. Leverages data and tools to identify client risks and develop a comprehensive insurance solution. Sets a high standard for responsiveness and commitment to meet the needs of Retailers and their clients. Conveys insurance and risk management expertise in ways that build trust, credibility and establishes RPS as the “one source” insurance provider. Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office. Home state P&C license, or willing to obtain within first 90 days of employment. #LI-MS4 Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... **The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.