Commercial Underwriter / Broker

$53,000 - $103,500/Yr

Arthur J. Gallagher - South Jordan, UT

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
South Jordan, UT
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

At Risk Placement Services, we are seeking a Commercial Underwriter/Broker to join our dynamic team in South Jordan, Utah. This role is pivotal in assisting the Underwriter/Broker Senior in the servicing and operational management of accounts. The primary focus of this position is to underwrite, service, and manage assigned accounts effectively. You will be responsible for underwriting individual insurance applications that cover property and casualty, adhering to guidelines set for the issuance of policies on both standard and substandard bases. In this role, you will evaluate various factors such as the property's value, location, usage, and safety features to determine whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk. Your decisions will be based on thorough evaluations and will require frequent contact with the field to gather necessary information to support and defend your underwriting decisions. You will have production and service goals assigned to you, and your performance will be measured based on the attainment of these goals. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where every idea counts. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to explore new ideas and the support to grow your career. We believe that every candidate brings something unique to the table, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you are not an exact match for the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Underwriter/Broker Senior in servicing and operational management of accounts.
  • Underwrite, service, and manage assigned accounts effectively.
  • Underwrite individual insurance applications for property and casualty coverage.
  • Evaluate property value, location, usage, and safety features to determine risk acceptance.
  • Maintain frequent contact with the field to gather information for underwriting decisions.
  • Achieve production and service goals as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3 years of related experience required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

  • Originality and ingenuity in assignments.

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision plans starting from day one.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • 401(K) and Roth options.
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
  • Educational expense reimbursement.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
  • Training programs.
  • Gallagher Thrive program for health and wellness.
  • Charitable matching gift program.
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