Associate Underwriter - Transportation Job at RPS, Lexington, KY

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  • RPS
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Introduction

At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.

 

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.


Overview

About Us: Join a dynamic wholesale brokerage firm that specializes in providing innovative insurance solutions for the transportation industry. We are committed to nurturing talent and fostering growth, offering a pathway for entry-level professionals to build a rewarding career in insurance sales.

 

Position Overview: Are you an aspiring insurance professional eager to break into the world of sales? We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Underwriter to join our transportation team. This entry-level position is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in underwriting, setting the stage for a successful career in insurance sales


How you'll make an impact

 

  • Learn the fundamentals of underwriting by assisting in the evaluation of transportation risks, including trucking, business auto, and commercial auto
  • Support senior underwriters in analyzing risk factors and determining appropriate placement within market appetites.
  • Develop strong relationships with carriers and clients through effective communication and service.
  • Gain hands-on experience by reviewing and processing applications, endorsements, and renewals.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct market research to understand trends and opportunities within the transportation sector.
  • Potential to participate in training programs designed to prepare you for a future in sales.


About You

Required: High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of related experience.

Preferred:
  • Interest in pursuing a career in insurance sales.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn insurance-related software.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • 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 include:

  • 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...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

 

Job Tags

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