Experienced Binding Authority Underwriter

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; Texas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health services

Paid time off

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group in Texas seeks an experienced underwriter to manage binding authority and develop profitable book of business across commercial and personal lines. You will work with retail agencies to originate new opportunities and ensure disciplined risk selection, supported by our carrier relationships.

The role offers hybrid work options across the Central region with strong focus on collaboration, market insight, and growth within a leading insurance wholesale platform.

Qualifications

• Active insurance license; E&S wholesale experience required.
• Strong underwriting skills and risk-selection judgment.
• Established retail agency relationships and a track record of profitable business.
• Entrepreneurial, relationship-driven approach to business development.
• Commercial, solutions-oriented mindset with negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, quote and bind eligible risks within established authority and guidelines.
• Develop strong retail agency relationships and create new business opportunities.
• Build a profitable, well-managed portfolio through disciplined risk selection and responsive service.
• Use market and portfolio insight to make sound decisions and strengthen carrier confidence.
• Connect retail partners with broader Bridge resources when a risk calls for additional specialization or market access.

Skills

Binding authority

Underwriting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Your relationships. A broader platform. More room to grow. You’ve built the market knowledge, relationships and reputation. Now put them to work on a platform designed to help you reach further.

Why Bridge

Bridge brings together local underwriting insight, delegated authority capabilities and the reach of a global wholesale organization. With 300+ carrier relationships and 55+ locations in the U.S., UK and Europe, our teams serve a wide range of commercial and personal lines customers, including agriculture, transportation, oil & gas, collectibles, and environmental risks.

How You Will Contribute

• Underwrite, quote and bind eligible risks within established authority and guidelines.
• Develop strong retail agency relationships and create new business opportunities.
• Build a profitable, well-managed portfolio through disciplined risk selection and responsive service.
• Use market and portfolio insight to make sound decisions and strengthen carrier confidence.
• Connect retail partners with broader Bridge resources when a risk calls for additional specialization or market access.

License & Certifications

Active insurance license; E&S wholesale experience required.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful

• Proven experience in binding authority, production underwriting or E&S insurance.
• Strong technical underwriting skills and sound risk-selection judgment.
• Established retail agency relationships and a record of developing profitable business.
• A commercial, solutions-oriented mindset with strong negotiation and communication skills.
• An entrepreneurial, relationship-driven approach to business development.

Work Where You Do Your Best Work

We’re growing across the Central Region and offer the flexibility to work from a local office or remotely, depending on your location and role. The Central Region has offices in San Antonio and Plano, Texas, and Bartlesville, OK. Wherever you’re based, you’ll stay connected to colleagues, experienced specialists and carrier relationships across Bridge.

About Us

Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines. With more than 55 locations and more than 2,200 team members throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia, Bridge has access to more than 300 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our nearly $8.8 billion premium book. Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group - aligning risk with greater reach.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $120,000 Annual The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". At Bridge Specialty Group, our unwavering commitment to unity, diversity, and individual growth sets the stage for a workplace like no other. We believe in the power of One Team, where collaboration fuels unlimited possibilities. As One Team, we are anchored in the 'Power of Be', a core set of behaviors, skills, and characteristics we value most. It is part of our cultural DNA, influencing how we get stuff done every day and how we accomplish our goals, creating a link between what we do and how we do it. We are more than a global insurance wholesaler; we are a collective force of over 2,000+ teammates across 50+ locations throughout the United States and Europe. With 25+ specialized brands and access to 200+ carriers, we seamlessly connect the diverse needs of our retail partners in property, casualty, environmental, professional, workers' compensation, and personal lines. Together, we build trust, exceeding expectations. Our $5 billion+ premium book is a testament to our collaborative partnerships. Here, your uniqueness is celebrated, you are rewarded for your contributions, and we invest in your professional growth, offering tools, resources, and mentorship to support your career goals. You will be proud to be a part of a team that defines excellence and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. 'One Team, Unlimited Possibilities' is not just a slogan – it's the core of who we are. And the exciting part? We're always on the lookout for talented teammates like yourself.