Underwriter - Security Guard Program

Ryan Specialty; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Ryan Specialty National Programs seeks an Underwriter to become a subject matter expert in the Security Guard Program, evaluating and pricing a portfolio of security guard risks nationwide. You will partner with retail agents, brokers, and carrier partners to drive profitable growth while delivering excellent service.

The role focuses on armed and unarmed security guard operations, patrol services, and related risk characteristics, with emphasis on strong underwriting judgment and relationship

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting casualty, package, workers' compensation, professional liability, or specialty insurance products.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex submissions and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Risk Analysis: Review new business, renewals, and endorsements for security guard and patrol service risks; Analyze exposures, loss history, operations, financial information, and risk characteristics; Determine pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structures in accordance with underwriting guidelines; Exercise sound underwriting judgment to balance growth and profitability objectives; Issue quotations, bind coverage, and manage policy transactions within delegated authority.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and grow a profitable book of business; Monitor retention, rate adequacy, loss performance, and portfolio trends; Identify opportunities to expand accounts through additional coverages and product offerings; Participate in renewal strategy discussions and underwriting audits.
• Agency & Broker Partnership: Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and brokerage partners; Serve as a trusted advisor on security guard industry risks and insurance solutions; Respond promptly to submissions, coverage questions, and underwriting inquiries; Support marketing initiatives, agency visits, and industry events as needed.
• Collaboration: Partner with leadership, carrier partners, and business development teams to achieve growth objectives; Work closely with underwriting assistants, operations, and service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience; Assist in refining underwriting guidelines, processes, and program strategies.

Skills

Underwriting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Job description

Position Summary

Ryan Specialty National Programs (NSP) provides industry-focused insurance solutions designed for niche markets across the United States. Our in-house underwriting teams have binding authority, deep industry expertise, and access to specialized carrier partners, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions for complex risks.

The Security Guard Program is dedicated exclusively to security service providers, offering insurance solutions for both armed and unarmed security guard operations nationwide. Our clients protect commercial properties, financial institutions, residential communities, construction sites, healthcare and educational facilities, and government entities. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Underwriter who is excited to become a subject matter expert in a highly specialized and evolving market. The Underwriter will be responsible for evaluating, pricing, quoting, binding, and managing a portfolio of Security Guard insurance accounts. This individual will partner closely with retail agents, brokers, carrier partners, and internal stakeholders to drive profitable growth while delivering exceptional service. This role is ideal for an underwriting professional who enjoys analyzing unique risks, building strong broker relationships, and becoming a trusted expert within a specialized program business.

What will your job entail?

What You’ll Do

Underwriting & Risk Analysis

• Review new business, renewals, and endorsements for security guard and patrol service risks.
• Analyze exposures, loss history, operations, financial information, and risk characteristics.
• Determine pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structures in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment to balance growth and profitability objectives.
• Issue quotations, bind coverage, and manage policy transactions within delegated authority.

Portfolio Management

• Manage and grow a profitable book of business.
• Monitor retention, rate adequacy, loss performance, and portfolio trends.
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts through additional coverages and product offerings.
• Participate in renewal strategy discussions and underwriting audits.

Agency & Broker Partnership

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and brokerage partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on security guard industry risks and insurance solutions.
• Respond promptly to submissions, coverage questions, and underwriting inquiries.
• Support marketing initiatives, agency visits, and industry events as needed.

Collaboration

• Partner with leadership, carrier partners, and business development teams to achieve growth objectives.
• Work closely with underwriting assistants, operations, and service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Assist in refining underwriting guidelines, processes, and program strategies.

The Security Guard Program focuses on risks including

• Armed and unarmed security guard companies
• Patrol service providers
• Construction site security
• Office and commercial building security
• Banks and financial institutions
• Industrial facilities
• Educational and healthcare institutions
• Residential communities and housing developments
• Government and public sector contracts

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
• Experience underwriting casualty, package, workers' compensation, professional liability, or specialty insurance products.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex submissions and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within E&S, MGA/MGU, program business, or specialty insurance markets.
• Knowledge of contractor, security services, staffing, government service contractor, or service-industry risks.
• Experience working with delegated underwriting authority.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, ARM, or CRIS.
• Prior broker-facing or agency-facing experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Join a nationally recognized specialty insurance platform.
• Become a subject matter expert in a niche and highly specialized industry.
• Manage a book with meaningful underwriting authority and influence.
• Gain exposure to complex casualty, professional liability, and specialty insurance placements.
• Work alongside experienced program leaders focused on innovation, growth, and underwriting excellence.

Licenses & Certifications

• State Property & Casualty license
• CPCU, ARM, AU, CRIS, or other insurance designations preferred.

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 $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 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. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.

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].

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.