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SeaCoast Underwriters, Inc. is now Risk Placement Services · 3 months ago

Underwriter/Broker

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $40K/yr

3+ years exp

Risk Placement Services is a collaborative and innovative company that focuses on providing robust insurance coverage solutions. The Underwriter/Broker role is responsible for driving revenue growth by delivering efficient underwriting services and building relationships with Retail Agents and Specialty Carriers.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Prospect for new business by actively networking and building relationships with Independent Retail Agents and Carrier Underwriters to achieve production goals

Build strong relationships with Specialty Carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to coverage on various types of risk

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

Detail-oriented; strong analytical skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Business development skills. Builds relationships with Retail Brokers

Demonstrates appropriate urgency in driving towards 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 establishes RPS as the 'one source' insurance provider

Qualification

Underwriting expertiseInsurance solutions knowledgeRelationship buildingBusiness developmentAnalytical skillsSales planningMarket trend awarenessMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam leadership