Connector Underwriting Associate

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers are specialized in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms. We define ourselves through our superior execution on behalf of our clients, which has established us as a leader in the industry.

RT Connector allows retail insurance agents to efficiently access multiple lines of coverage from multiple carriers for their E&S small commercial business. Through one single, streamlined application, RT Connector offers bindable quotes from multiple carriers and will issue policies with the click of a button. The Connector Underwriting Associate is a pivotal role within the RT Connector support team environment, focusing on the efficient and quality-driven management of binding operations.

This individual is responsible for overseeing the binding process, ensuring that all printed materials are finished to the highest standards and meet customer specifications.

• Assists the process of binding insurance policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with binding underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Employ expertise to execute complex tasks ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a training resource, mentoring and guiding team members to foster skill development and optimize performance.
• Evaluates renewals, new business and endorsements according to guidelines outlined in the business requirements documents and within their authority level.
• Manages underwriting applications with the information necessary to rate, document and issue accurate and compliant policies.
• Reviews and processes policy endorsements, including changes to coverage, limits, or policy terms, ensuring accuracy and timely implementation and tracks cancellation notifications, non- renewal, and renewal solicitation notifications.
• Review inspection reports to assess risk quality and to confirm exposure base accuracy.
• Maintains comprehensive and organized records of all binding transactions and related documentation, including policy details, endorsements, and client information.
• Communicates with clients to collect required information, explains policy terms and conditions, and addresses any questions or concerns related to the binding process.
• Executes the work assigned by the Connector activity workgroup in the standard service timeline.
• Collaborate with other underwriting team members, Support, and Product Managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Connector processes and workflows.
• Provides feedback to internal team members regarding trends and efficiency opportunities.
• Assists the Connector team with any ad hoc tasks and special requests as needed.

Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in Insurance Industry or Binding Underwriting.

• Preferred experience in Excess & Surplus Lines
• Preferred experience as an Underwriter Associate
• Preferred experience in Concept One

Bachelor's degree required;
Risk Management and Insurance Business Administration, Business Operations and Sales preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.

Preferred:
Active designation from Risk & Insurance Education Alliance or The Institutes
***** Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time*****

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.

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