Associate Underwriter – Wholesale Commercial Lines

Ryan Specialty

Job Location:

Phoenix, NM - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 75000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Associate Underwriter supports Wholesale Commercial Lines Underwriters by managing the renewal and policy lifecycle for a small business wholesale book of business. This role is executionfocused and responsible for highvolume renewals submission review policy processing and coordination with internal and external partners including brokers and carriers.

This position is ideal for candidates with prior experience as an Associate Underwriter Underwriting Assistant Commercial Lines CSR or Account Manager within a wholesale MGA/MGU E&S or commercial carrieraligned environment either on the wholesale or retail side.

Office Location: Initial training will be 5 days per week in our Phoenix office with a hybrid schedule offered post training once fully engrained in the role. Our Phoenix office is located at 5410 East High Street Suite 200 Phoenix AZ 85054.

What will your job entail

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a structured renewal pipeline for a wholesale commercial book working from renewal lists weeks in advance
Process an average of 810 small commercial renewals per day some completed in short-cycle timeframes
Review renewal and submission information in partnership with the Underwriter analyzing account details coverage structure and risk characteristics
Coordinate quoting binding renewal and policy issuance activities in a wholesale environment
Research and apply appropriate rates coverages endorsements and policy forms based on underwriting guidelines
Utilize carrier portals agency management systems (Titan) and Outlook to manage workflow and documentation
Issue endorsements cancellations nonrenewals and reinstatements
Ensure underwriting files are accurate complete and compliant with company and regulatory guidelines
Collaborate with Wholesale Underwriters Retail Brokers Producers and carrier partners
Proactively identify missing or conflicting information and follow up to resolve discrepancies
Support special projects and additional underwriting initiatives as assigned

DaytoDay Role Snapshot:

Works from a renewal list prepared weeks in advance
Manages multiple renewals simultaneously in a highvolume deadlinedriven environment
Balances speed accuracy and compliance for small business wholesale accounts

Success Metrics:

Timely and accurate renewal processing
Ability to independently manage renewal volume postonboarding
Quality of underwriting documentation and guideline adherence
Responsiveness to brokers underwriters and internal partners
Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail

Required Qualifications:

2 years of commercial insurance experience in either a wholesale or retail insurance environment.
Active P&C license required (surplus lines a plus)
Exposure to small commercial lines of business
Working knowledge of: Agency Management Systems Carrier underwriting portals Microsoft Outlook Office and Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting a wholesale MGA/MGU or E&S book of business
Bachelors degree (Business Risk Management or related field

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 $60000.00 - $75000.00 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.

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Position SummaryThe Associate Underwriter supports Wholesale Commercial Lines Underwriters by managing the renewal and policy lifecycle for a small business wholesale book of business. This role is executionfocused and responsible for highvolume renewals submission review policy processing and coord...