SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. is now Risk Placement Services
Underwriter/Broker - Wholesale Insurance
SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. is now Risk Placement Services, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
Underwriter/Broker - Wholesale Insurance
Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois; Hinsdale, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 35762 | Salary: $108,000 - $210,500 | Status: Partially Scheduled in the Office
Introduction At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary The
Broker/Underwriter
position is a sales position and is responsible for driving revenue growth by providing Retail Agents with a highly responsive underwriting capability and access to national markets through relationships with Specialty Carriers.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect for new business by actively networking and building relationships with Independent Retail Agents to achieve production goals.
Pre-qualify submissions and ensure focus on high probability sales opportunities, while following Carrier guidelines to maintain a profitable book of business.
Develop and maintain deep expertise on insurance solutions for specific product lines, industry segments and business types.
Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and quickly determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms and premium.
Gather information on client risks and determine potential areas of exposure RPS could also quote.
Proactively stay abreast on relevant industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing and premiums.
Ensure business partners understand RPS’ full-range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve.
May be assigned a support team to lead, train and oversee work product.
Able to travel as needed.
Competencies
Detail-oriented; strong analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates appropriate urgency in driving toward production goals.
Sets challenging revenue growth goals and develops and executes sales plans to ensure success.
Leverages data and tools to identify client risks and develop a comprehensive insurance solution.
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, credibility and establish RPS as the “one source” insurance provider.
About You Required: Bachelor's degree, 1 year related experience, and appropriate insurance licensing required OR Bachelor's degree, participation in Gallagher's Sales Internship Program (GSIP), and appropriate insurance licensing required OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years experience.
Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Behaviors: Act independently with minimal direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits 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...
I&D and Equal Opportunity We value inclusion and diversity. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations where needed, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
Note: This posting reflects current opportunities; some details may be subject to change without notice.
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Job ID: 35762 | Salary: $108,000 - $210,500 | Status: Partially Scheduled in the Office
Introduction At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Position Summary The
Broker/Underwriter
position is a sales position and is responsible for driving revenue growth by providing Retail Agents with a highly responsive underwriting capability and access to national markets through relationships with Specialty Carriers.
Key Responsibilities
Prospect for new business by actively networking and building relationships with Independent Retail Agents to achieve production goals.
Pre-qualify submissions and ensure focus on high probability sales opportunities, while following Carrier guidelines to maintain a profitable book of business.
Develop and maintain deep expertise on insurance solutions for specific product lines, industry segments and business types.
Analyze submissions from Retail Agents and quickly determine the best available Carrier, coverage, forms and premium.
Gather information on client risks and determine potential areas of exposure RPS could also quote.
Proactively stay abreast on relevant industry and market trends that impact underwriting guidelines, pricing and premiums.
Ensure business partners understand RPS’ full-range of risk solutions as their business needs evolve.
May be assigned a support team to lead, train and oversee work product.
Able to travel as needed.
Competencies
Detail-oriented; strong analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates appropriate urgency in driving toward production goals.
Sets challenging revenue growth goals and develops and executes sales plans to ensure success.
Leverages data and tools to identify client risks and develop a comprehensive insurance solution.
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, credibility and establish RPS as the “one source” insurance provider.
About You Required: Bachelor's degree, 1 year related experience, and appropriate insurance licensing required OR Bachelor's degree, participation in Gallagher's Sales Internship Program (GSIP), and appropriate insurance licensing required OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years experience.
Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Behaviors: Act independently with minimal direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation and Benefits 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...
I&D and Equal Opportunity We value inclusion and diversity. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations where needed, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
Note: This posting reflects current opportunities; some details may be subject to change without notice.
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