Company SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. now Risk Placement Services
Role Broker / Underwriter (Wholesale)
Locations San Diego, CA
Newport Beach, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
Salary $83,000 - $162,000
Employment Type Full-time
Position Summary This hybrid role spends 75% marketing and selling and 25% underwriting. You'll be the revenue growth driver, connecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships.
Key Responsibilities Prospect and develop new business through networking and relationship-building with Retail Agents and Carrier Underwriters.
Market and sell wholesale insurance solutions to achieve production goals and grow your book of business.
Build strong relationships with Specialty Carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to coverage on various types of risk.
Pre-qualify submissions and focus on high-probability sales opportunities while following Carrier guidelines.
Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms, and premium.
Gather information on client risks and identify additional areas of exposure RPS could quote.
Stay ahead of industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing, and premiums.
Educate partners on RPS's full range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve.
Lead, train, and oversee support team when assigned.
Travel as needed to engage with clients and carriers.
Requirements Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience.
Home state P&C license (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Sales experience in insurance or related field preferred.
U.S. Eligibility Requirements Submit an application and resume / CV online to be considered.
18 years of age or older.
Willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Risk Placement Services, Inc. hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. RPS will require proof of work authorization.
Willing to execute RPS' Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure.
Compensation And Benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. Base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market / geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business / practice area, supply / demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Benefits Medical / dental / vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Other Benefits Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
We value inclusion and diversity Risk Placement Services, Inc. is a division of Arthur J. Gallagher and believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to,, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, RPS will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Job Function Sales and Management
Industries Insurance
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Wholesale • San Diego, CA, US