Transportation Underwriter, Commercial Lines
Arlington Heights, WA - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
We are seeking a Transportation Underwriter to support our growing Commercial Transportation portfolio. This role evaluates analyzes and underwrites complex risks across key transportation lines ensuring proper risk selection pricing accuracy and compliance with binding authority and carrier guidelines.The ideal candidate has experience in transportation underwriting GA/MGA environments and working across multiple carriers. The position requires strong technical underwriting skills attention to detail and the ability to build strong relationships with agents and carrier partners.
The ideal candidate will work on a hybrid basis out of our Arlington Heights IL office (85 W. Algonquin Road Suite 300 Arlington Heights IL 60005)
Remote opportunity and/or senior title available dependent upon experience.
What will your job entail
Underwriting & Risk Evaluation:
Evaluate analyze and underwrite complex commercial transportation risks within delegated authority.
Review all submission information including exposures loss runs classification and documentation.
Apply correct rates coverage forms policy language endorsements exclusions and carrier rules.
Coordinate quoting binding issuance and policy servicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Issue notices of cancellation nonrenewal and reinstatement per regulatory and carrier standards.
Maintain accurate and complete file documentation for audit and compliance.
Portfolio & Production Management:
Manage a profitable portfolio of transportation accounts within assigned premium thresholds.
Monitor account performance and take corrective action to maintain underwriting profitability.
Track production goals new business hit ratios retention and rate objectives.
Agency/Broker/Carrier Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong working relationships with agents producers brokers and carrier partners.
Represent the company in marketing activities and meetings to generate new business.
Collaborate with internal underwriters and senior team members to improve workflow and account strategy.
Team Collaboration & Projects:
Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing team collaboration.
Contribute to internal projects process improvements or underwriting initiatives as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
2 years of experience in Transportation Underwriting strongly preferred; Commercial lines considered.
Must be licensed in Property and Casualty or willing to obtain licensing within 45 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred (Risk Management Business Finance or related field).
MGA / GA experience highly beneficial.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
Highly detailoriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple carriers workflows and agency relationships.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $78400.00 - $98000.00 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 provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at
The above is intended to describe this jobs general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements 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.