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Ryan Specialty · 10 hours ago

Underwriter

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ryan Specialty is a company focused on Property and Casualty insurance, seeking an Underwriter to manage a portfolio of accounts and drive new and renewal business opportunities. The role involves assessing risks, determining coverage terms, and maintaining underwriting practices while building relationships with brokers and stakeholders.

Financial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Underwrites new and renewal property and casualty business, analyzes policy forms, broker endorsement requests, and submitted documentation as per company underwriting standards and guidelines and obtains additional information as needed

Determines whether to accept, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of the coverage value, location, usage, safety features, and other factors pertinent to the decision

Determines appropriate coverage limits and insurance premiums, policy terms and conditions based on risk assessment and underwriting guidelines and ensures active portfolio management of property and casualty accounts

Delivers services for new property and casualty business and renewals while demonstrating professionalism, technical knowledge, and adherence to underwriting guidelines

Examines, identifies, and evaluates exposures and ensures compliance with state and country laws and guidelines established by carriers and the organization

Provides premium forecasts and business plans to support budget and performance targets

Maintains existing broker relationships and collaborates across teams to manage production activities such as submissions, quotes, declines, binds, issuance to provide accurate, timely, and quality service to clients

Builds professional, long-term relationships in the designated portfolio and as per delegated authority limits and partners with brokers to create customized insurance solutions as needed to service a client

Creates opportunities for new business, maximizes retention of assigned portfolio and ensures timely review of renewal business to achieve business targets

Executes marketing activities, attends seminars and training, and stays abreast on market dynamics and property and casualty underwriting trends

Stays informed about industry trends, emerging risks in the property and casualty sector, terminology, regulations and adjusts underwriting strategies accordingly

Qualification

PropertyCasualty UnderwritingRisk AssessmentPortfolio ManagementChartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)Data AnalysisCompliance KnowledgeRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Property and Casualty Underwriting

Bachelor's degree required

Prescribed: Minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses

Preferred

3 years of experience and a Master's degree

Master's degree preferred

Risk Management, Actuarial and Business Administration preferred

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

Benefits

Paid time off for company holidays

Vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Company

Ryan Specialty

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Ryan Specialty is an insurance firm that provides solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.

Founded in 2010

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://ryanspecialty.com

H1B Sponsorship

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