Underwriter Insurance

Introduction At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible. Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way. How you'll make an impact Join Risk Placement Services as an Underwriter/Broker – Drive Growth, Build Expertise, Make an Impact Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS) is one of the nation’s leading Specialty Wholesale Insurance Brokerage firms. We partner with top carriers to deliver innovative, comprehensive coverage solutions for our clients. At RPS, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and responsiveness—and we’re looking for driven professionals to join our team. Why RPS? Industry Leader: Work with one of the largest specialty brokers in the U.S. Growth Opportunity: Build a rewarding career with uncapped potential. Dynamic Culture: Teamwork, innovation, and client success are at the heart of what we do. Position Summary: Your Role: Underwriter/Broker – Wholesale Insurance This is a hybrid role where you’ll spend approximately 75% of your time marketing and selling, and 25% underwriting. You’ll be the driving force behind revenue growth—connecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering exceptional underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships. Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Do Prospect and develop new business through networking and relationship-building with Retail Agents and Carrier Underwriters. Market and sell wholesale insurance solutions to achieve production goals and grow your book of business. Build strong relationships with Specialty Carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to coverage on various types of risk. Pre-qualify submissions and focus on high-probability sales opportunities while following Carrier guidelines. Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms, and premium. Gather information on client risks and identify additional areas of exposure RPS could quote. Stay ahead of industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing, and premiums. Educate partners on RPS’s full range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve. Lead, train, and oversee support team when assigned. Travel as needed to engage with clients and carriers. lasting relationships that drive results. About You Join Risk Placement Services as an Underwriter/Broker – Drive Growth, Build Expertise, Make an Impact Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS) is one of the nation’s leading Specialty Wholesale Insurance Brokerage firms. We partner with top carriers to deliver innovative, comprehensive coverage solutions for our clients. At RPS, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and responsiveness—and we’re looking for driven professionals to join our team. Why RPS? Industry Leader: Work with one of the largest specialty brokers in the U.S. Growth Opportunity: Build a rewarding career with uncapped potential. Dynamic Culture: Teamwork, innovation, and client success are at the heart of what we do. Position Summary: Your Role: Underwriter/Broker – Wholesale Insurance This is a hybrid role where you’ll spend approximately 75% of your time marketing and selling, and 25% underwriting. You’ll be the driving force behind revenue growth—connecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering exceptional underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships. Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Do Prospect and develop new business through networking and relationship-building with Retail Agents and Carrier Underwriters. Market and sell wholesale insurance solutions to achieve production goals and grow your book of business. Build strong relationships with Specialty Carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to coverage on various types of risk. Pre-qualify submissions and focus on high-probability sales opportunities while following Carrier guidelines. Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms, and premium. Gather information on client risks and identify additional areas of exposure RPS could quote. Stay ahead of industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing, and premiums. Educate partners on RPS’s full range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve. Lead, train, and oversee support team when assigned. Travel as needed to engage with clients and carriers. Competencies: What We’re Looking For Proven business development and relationship management skills. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication. A proactive, goal-driven mindset with urgency to achieve production targets. Ability to leverage data and tools to craft comprehensive insurance solutions. 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 and credibility. Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience. Home state P&C license (or willingness to obtain within 90 days). Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Sales experience in insurance or related field preferred. Ready to make your mark? Join a team where your expertise and ambition are rewarded. At RPS, you’ll have the tools, support, and market access to succeed—and the freedom to build lasting relationships that drive results. U.S. Eligibility Requirements: Submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered. 18 years of age or older. Willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Risk Placement Services, Inc. hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. RPS will require proof of work authorization. Willing to execute RPS’ Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure. RPS offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function), training programs, matching gift program, and more. Risk Placement Services, Inc. is a division of Arthur J. Gallagher and believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, RPS will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. 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. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher 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.