Associate

SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. is now Risk Placement Services; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher in Golden Valley, MN seeks an entry-level underwriter to assess property and casualty applications under supervision, ensuring adherence to guidelines and policy issuance standards.

You will evaluate risks by reviewing value, location, usage and safety features, and you will communicate with field teams to defend underwriting decisions. A Bachelor’s degree is required; no prior experience is needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree, no experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
• Behaviors: Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, underwrites individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty with guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis.
• Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the property’s value, location, usage, and safety features, and other information pertinent to the decision.
• Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions.
• Does not have any assigned Production or Service goals.
• Works with all underwriting teams to gain knowledge of service and operational process and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Introduction

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.

• Golden Valley, Minnesota
• 59038
• $38,500 - $75,000
• Regularly Scheduled in the Office

How You'll Make An Impact

• Under direct supervision, underwrites individual insurance applications to cover property and casualty with guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis.
• Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the property’s value, location, usage, and safety features, and other information pertinent to the decision.
• Has frequent contact with field to gather information on which to base and defend underwriting decisions.
• Does not have any assigned Production or Service goals.
• Works with all underwriting teams to gain knowledge of service and operational process and procedures.

About You

Required: Bachelor’s degree, no experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Behaviors: Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)