Underwriter

Gallagher•Des Peres, MO

32d

About The Position

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. Overview Join a team where your decisions make a difference. As an Underwriter, you'll evaluate insurance applications for medical malpractice coverage. You'll assess risks, analyze property details, and decide whether to accept, modify, or decline applications. This role doesn't involve production goals, so you can focus on making informed decisions and supporting senior underwriters. How you'll make an impact In this role, you'll carefully review insurance applications to ensure they meet our guidelines. You'll evaluate property value, location, usage, and safety features to make fair and accurate decisions. You'll also collaborate with field teams to gather the information you need to defend your choices. Your work will help us provide reliable coverage to our clients while managing risks effectively Here’s what you’ll bring to the role: A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. The ability to assess complex information and make sound decisions. Great communication skills to explain your decisions clearly. A collaborative mindset to work with field teams and senior underwriters. A commitment to ethical and fair practices in underwriting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
Detail oriented
strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

carefully review insurance applications to ensure they meet our guidelines
evaluate property value, location, usage, and safety features to make fair and accurate decisions
collaborate with field teams to gather the information you need to defend your choices
provide reliable coverage to our clients while managing risks effectively

Benefits

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
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