Production Underwriter

Gallagher•Columbia, SC

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

At RPS, the Production Underwriter connects Retail Agents with national markets and delivers underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships. This hybrid role allocates approximately 75% of time to marketing and selling and 25% to underwriting. The position focuses on revenue growth, building relationships, and achieving production goals. The role may include leading, training, and overseeing a support team when assigned, and travel as needed to engage with clients and carriers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
3 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.

Responsibilities

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 a book of business.
Build relationships with Specialty Carriers to secure competitive pricing and access to coverage for 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.
Monitor industry and market trends affecting underwriting guidelines, pricing, and premiums.
Educate partners on RPS’s range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve.
Lead, train, and oversee a support team when assigned.
Travel as needed to engage with clients and carriers.