Transportation Broker - Wholesale Insurance

Overview

Join Risk Placement Services as a Broker – Drive Growth, Build Expertise, Make an Impact Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS) is one of the nation’s leading Specialty Wholesale Insurance Brokerage firms. We partner with top carriers to deliver innovative, comprehensive coverage solutions for our clients. At RPS, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and responsiveness—and we’re looking for driven professionals to join our team. Why RPS? Industry Leader: Work with one of the largest specialty brokers in the Growth Opportunity: Build a rewarding career with uncapped potential. Dynamic Culture: Teamwork, innovation, and client success are at the heart of what we do. The Broker role is 100% marketing and sales. The Underwriter/Broker is a hybrid role where you’ll spend approximately 75% of your time marketing and selling, and 25% underwriting. You’ll be the driving force behind revenue growth—connecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering exceptional underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships. How you'll make an impact Position Summary: Your Role: Underwriter/Broker – Wholesale Insurance You’ll be the driving force behind revenue growth—connecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering exceptional underwriting solutions through strong carrier relationships. Key Responsibilities: What You’ll Do 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. Competencies: What We’re Looking For Proven business development and relationship management skills. Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and excellent communication. A proactive, goal-driven mindset with urgency to achieve production targets. Ability to leverage data and tools to craft comprehensive insurance solutions. Sets a high standard for responsiveness and commitment to meet the needs of Retailers and their clients.Conveys insurance and risk management expertise in ways that build trust and credibility. About You 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. Ready to make your mark? Join a team where your expertise and ambition are rewarded. At RPS, you’ll have the tools, support, and market access to succeed—and the freedom to build lasting relationships that drive results. #LI-JD1 Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. 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. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: 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 include: 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... **The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.