Job Description

Introduction

At RPS, we dont just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. Were a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible. Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Youll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where youre trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way.

How You'll Make An Impact

Join Risk Placement Services as an Underwriter/Broker Drive Growth, Build Expertise, Make an Impact. Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS) is one of the nations 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 responsivenessand were looking for driven professionals to join our team.

Position Summary

Your Role: Underwriter/Broker Wholesale Insurance. This is a hybrid role where youll spend approximately 75% of your time marketing and selling, and 25% underwriting. Youll be the driving force behind revenue growthconnecting Retail Agents with national markets and delivering exceptional 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 RPSs 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

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors 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.
• 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. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Benefits Summary

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Taxadvantaged 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

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, recruitment, 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.

Job Details

• Location: San Diego, California
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Fulltime
• Job function: Sales and Management
• Industry: Insurance

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