Position Summary
The Junior Underwriter supports both the underwriting and brokerage functions within a specialty marine underwriting and distribution team. This role assists Underwriters and Brokers in the evaluation, marketing, processing, and servicing of commercial marine insurance accounts — partnering with agents and carriers on submissions while also helping shepherd business through underwriting review, quoting, binding, and policy issuance. The Junior Underwriter maintains underwriting files, prepares broker- and carrier-facing documentation, and ensures data accuracy throughout the full placement lifecycle. This role works collaboratively with Underwriters, brokers, agents, carriers, and internal departments to provide efficient service and support profitable business growth.
What will your job entail?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare quotations, indications, binders, certificates, endorsements, and other underwriting documents.
Brokerage & Distribution Support
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for broker and agent inquiries regarding market appetite, submission status, quotes, and coverage terms.
Help prepare client- and broker-facing materials, including coverage comparisons, market submissions, and premium summaries.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with comfort communicating directly with agents, brokers, and carrier partners.
Experience in commercial property & casualty, specialty, or marine insurance, in either an underwriting or brokerage capacity.
Familiarity with underwriting, policy administration, and document management systems, as well as carrier/market submission processes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position is designed to provide foundational underwriting and brokerage experience necessary for advancement into an Underwriter/Broker role through continued technical development, training, and demonstrated performance.
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our 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 expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This 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 goals. In 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 $88,000.00 - $110,000.00 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 https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We 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 HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's 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.
