Executive Underwriter - Assistant Vice President

Overview

Mckee Risk Management, a RPS company, has been dedicated to providing specialized underwriting, claims, and risk control services to select insured groups through its network of agents since 1999. The company emphasizes strong and enduring relationships with carriers, agents, brokers, and its own team members. This relationship-driven approach supports a stable business foundation and enhances the ability to swiftly and effectively meet and exceed client expectations.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead the underwriting, management, and use of McKee's exclusive program markets, alongside working with alternative markets to fulfill customer needs.
• Review and approve new and renewal business, using judgment to accept, modify, or decline risks.
• Ensure pricing, retention, and service decisions align with both individual account goals and broader team objectives.
• Monitor file quality, compliance, and gather necessary information to support underwriting decisions.
• Shape the work of junior colleagues by coaching, checking work for accuracy, and applying underwriting rules, rating guidance, and insurance regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, brokers, and producers through regular market visits, business development activities, and strategic agency planning.
• Convert positive interactions into profitable business opportunities.

About You

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• A current license or the capability to obtain one.
• Experience making underwriting, pricing, retention, and service decisions within established guidelines.
• The ability to articulate risk decisions clearly to agents, brokers, and colleagues.
• Experience in supporting or coaching others and reviewing their work for accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable with frequent travel to visit agents and brokers throughout the Northeast and occasional visits to McKee's office in Pennsylvania.