Underwriter​/Broker

Introduction

At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible.

Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way.

At Risk Placement Services (RPS), we’re one of the largest Specialty Wholesale Insurance Brokerage firms in the U.S. We work with top carriers to create tailored insurance solutions for our clients. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and responsiveness.

We’re looking for an Underwriter/Broker to join our team. In this role, you’ll help grow our business by building strong relationships with Retail Agents and Specialty Carriers. You’ll provide expert underwriting services and connect clients with the best coverage options.

We are currently seeking Underwriter/Brokers throughout the Southeast region. Hybrid or remote opportunities available.

• Build and maintain relationships with Retail Agents and Specialty Carriers.
• Identify new business opportunities and achieve production goals.
• Analyze client submissions to find the best coverage and pricing options.
• Stay informed about industry trends and market changes.
• Provide expert advice on insurance solutions for various industries and risks.
• Lead and train support teams (if assigned).
• Travel as needed to meet clients and partners.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• You’re skilled in business development and relationship management.
• You’re detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• You’re comfortable using Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• You have a home state P&C license or are willing to obtain one within 90 days.
• You’re proactive, responsive, and committed to delivering excellent service.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

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...
• The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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…