Transportation Underwriter: Build Broker Relationships

Risk Placement Services, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach

Job summary

Risk Placement Services, Inc., a Gallagher division, seeks an underwriter to manage a transportation and commercial auto portfolio and to build strong broker relationships with retail agents. The role emphasizes profitable growth and collaboration with carrier partners.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience, plus solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. A detail-oriented, analytical, and communicative professional will excel.

Qualifications

• 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

• Underwrite new and renewal transportation and commercial auto business within established authority.
• Evaluate risk characteristics, pricing, coverage structures, and policy terms to ensure profitable growth.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and agency partners.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure new business opportunities.
• Analyze loss history, financial information, and underwriting data to make sound risk decisions.
• Collaborate with carrier partners to identify coverage solutions for transportation-related exposures.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and transportation industry developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Risk Placement Services, Inc., a Gallagher division, seeks an underwriter to manage a transportation and commercial auto portfolio and to build strong broker relationships with retail agents. The role emphasizes profitable growth and collaboration with carrier partners.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related experience, plus solid knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. A detail-oriented, analytical, and communicative professional will excel.