Commercial Underwriter/Broker
Overview
At Risk Placement Services (RPS), we’re one of the largest Specialty Wholesale Insurance Brokerage firms in the U.S., thriving on teamwork, creativity, and responsiveness. As an Underwriter/Broker, you’ll play a key role in fostering revenue growth by delivering efficient underwriting services and connecting retail agents with national markets.
In this role, you’ll prospect for new business, build strong relationships with agents and carriers, and pre-qualify submissions to focus on high-probability opportunities. You’ll also develop expertise in insurance solutions for specific product lines and industry segments, ensuring RPS remains a trusted partner for retail agents.
About You
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience.
- Business development and relationship management skills.
- A home state P&C license.
- Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- A passion for building trust and delivering exceptional service.
How You'll Make An Impact
Actively network and build relationships with independent retail agents and carrier underwriters. Analyze submissions to determine the best carrier, coverage, and premium. Stay updated on industry trends to adapt underwriting strategies. Ensure business partners understand RPS’s full range of risk solutions.
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)
- 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.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.