Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Underwriter II to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a relationship-driven property underwriting professional who enjoys analyzing complex risks, building broker partnerships, and contributing to a high-performing underwriting organization.
What will your job entail?
As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating, pricing, and managing new and renewal business within delegated authority while maintaining a profitable portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal property business.
- Evaluate submissions, loss history, CAT modeling results, risk characteristics, and exposure data to make sound underwriting decisions.
- Assess risk acceptability, coverage requirements, pricing adequacy, and policy structures.
- Negotiate terms, conditions, deductibles, and pricing with brokers to achieve profitable growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail broker partners.
- Drive new business production while maximizing retention within your assigned portfolio.
- Collaborate with underwriting, brokerage, operations, claims, and carrier partners to deliver exceptional service.
- Ensure underwriting decisions comply with company guidelines, carrier requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor portfolio performance and market trends to identify opportunities and emerging risks.
- Assist in achieving production, profitability, and retention goals established by leadership.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5+ years of commercial property underwriting experience.
- Strong understanding of property underwriting principles, policy structures, pricing methodologies, and risk assessment.
- Experience evaluating complex commercial property risks.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
- Proficiency with underwriting systems, Microsoft Office, and data-driven decision making.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working within an MGA, wholesale, E&S, or specialty insurance environment.
- Experience underwriting catastrophe-exposed property risks.
- CPCU, AU, ARM, or other insurance designations.
- Knowledge of CAT modeling tools and property analytics platforms.
Why Join Velocity?- Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in specialty property underwriting.
- Entrepreneurial culture supported by the resources and stability of Ryan Specialty.
- Direct exposure to complex and challenging risks.
- Collaborative team environment with significant opportunity for professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
The target salary range for this position is $85,855.00 - $100,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
