Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Bonuses

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is seeking an Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate to ensure accuracy of policy information for renewals and support underwriting with precise documentation. You will assess risks, assist in premium calculations, and generate reports while adhering to regulations and internal policies.

The role emphasizes strong client communication, data integrity, and collaboration with underwriting teams to deliver quality service and accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial or Business Administration is required.
• At least 6 months of experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting is required.
• Must meet minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and maintains existing policy information for renewal pricing and accuracy.
• Responds to client requests and provides information regarding insurance products and underwriting appetite.
• Communicates with clients to gather information and ensure a smooth underwriting process.
• Prepares and organizes underwriting submissions and policy issuance documentation.
• Assesses risks for individual applications, considering standard and substandard criteria.
• Supports premium calculations with accurate rate application per underwriting guidelines.
• Builds and maintains reports on underwriting activities and KPIs.
• Conducts internal and external audits with necessary underwriting documentation.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Collaborates with underwriting teams to coordinate tasks and information flow.
• Serves as the primary contact for customers and agents, delivering excellent service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial or Business Administration

Job description

Position Summary The Property and Casualty Underwriting Associate is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of existing policy information for renewals, communicating effectively with clients for information gathering, and supporting the underwriting process through precise documentation. The role conducts risk assessments and audits for insurance applications, calculates premium and generates reports. They ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and compliance standards in all underwriting activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates and maintains existing policy information to ensure data is current, accurate, and appropriately priced for renewal.
• Responds to client requests and questions, offering information and advice regarding the insurance products & underwriting appetite.
• Communicates with clients to gather necessary information, resolves inquiries, and ensures a smooth underwriting process.
• Prepares and organizes documentation related to underwriting submissions and policy issuance.
• Assesses risks associated with individual insurance applications, considering both standard and substandard criteria.
• Provides support in premium calculations, ensuring accurate application of rates based on underwriting guidelines.
• Builds and maintains reports on underwriting activities, key performance indicators, and relevant metrics.
• Conducts internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to underwriting activities.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, guidelines, industry regulations, and compliance standards in underwriting activities.
• Collaborates with underwriting teams to relay information, coordinate tasks, and contribute to the overall underwriting process.
• Serves as the key point of contact for customers and agents and delivers excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for them.

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial or Business Administration required. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must meet minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a plus.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $68,200.00 - $85,000.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

• Paid time off for company holidays.
• Vacation.
• Sick and personal days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mental health services.
• Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail].

A multi-time winner of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces and Insurance Business's Top Insurance Employers, Ryan Specialty is home to some of the brightest talent in the insurance industry. Join our team and help provide innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers.