RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers are specialized in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms. We define ourselves through our superior execution on behalf of our clients, which has established us as a leader in the industry.
Position Summary
The Commercial Binding Authority Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing a portfolio of commercial insurance business while building strong relationships with broker partners and driving profitable growth.
This role will underwrite new and renewal business within established authority, evaluate exposures and coverage needs, and make sound risk selection and pricing decisions. The Underwriter will also actively manage their broker relationships and production pipeline, identify opportunities to grow the portfolio, and collaborate across the team to develop solutions that appropriately address insureds' risks.
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial underwriting fundamentals, experience working within binding authority, and the ability to balance technical underwriting discipline with a relationship-driven, production-oriented approach.
What will your job entail?
Underwriting & Risk Selection
Evaluate, price, and underwrite new business, renewals, and endorsements in accordance with underwriting guidelines and assigned authority.
Analyze individual risks to determine appropriate classification, exposures, premium basis, pricing, coverage forms, and endorsements.
Apply appropriate credits and debits to develop sustainable, risk-appropriate pricing.
Review inspection reports and other available information to assess risk quality and validate exposures.
Integrate relevant internal and external information into underwriting decisions.
Identify risks requiring additional review and follow established referral guidelines.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation of underwriting decisions and rationale.
Ensure policies, endorsements, and other transactions are processed accurately and timely.
Portfolio & Broker Management
Actively manage an assigned portfolio with a focus on underwriting quality, retention, and profitable growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned brokers, customers, and other business partners.
Clearly communicate quotes, coverage terms, conditions, and underwriting requirements to broker partners.
Establish and actively manage a pipeline of new business opportunities.
Conduct stewardship meetings and participate in marketing activities, broker meetings, and industry events.
Identify opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and expand production with key broker partners.
Collaboration
Partner with fellow underwriters and other team members to develop a comprehensive understanding of insured exposures and appropriate coverage solutions.
Share market and broker insights that support portfolio and business development strategies.
Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented underwriting environment focused on disciplined growth.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, including experience with Binding Authority business preferred.
Candidates with a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant underwriting experience may also be considered.
Demonstrated experience evaluating risk, determining appropriate coverage and pricing, and managing an underwriting portfolio.
Experience developing and maintaining productive broker relationships.
Working knowledge of commercial insurance policy language, coverage forms, endorsements, and rating methodologies.
Licenses & Certifications
Applicable…