Broker\Underwriter (Wholesale)

Introduction Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re 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. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re 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 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. Position Summary Your Role: Underwriter/Broker – Wholesale Insurance. This 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. 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 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 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 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. 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 Tax‑advantaged 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. xrczosw 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: Full‑time Job function: Sales and Management Industry: Insurance