Ryan Specialty
Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter
Remote - California · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$104k-$120kDetected 26 days ago
ForecastingMentoringActuarial ScienceUnderwritingProperty & Casualty
About the role
- The position also plays a key role in cultivating long-term broker relationships and mentoring junior underwriting staff.
- Analyze and evaluate submissions including loss runs, experience mods, payroll classifications, industry exposures, and safety controls to select profitable risks.
- Determine appropriate pricing, coverage structures, limits, and terms to ensure profitability while maintaining competitiveness in the market.
Responsibilities
- Manage and underwrite new and renewal Workers' Compensation accounts, demonstrating strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and adherence to company underwriting guidelines and state regulations.
- Actively manage a complex book of WC business, focusing on portfolio profitability, retention, and growth targets.
- Build, maintain, and expand strong relationships with brokers, agents, and internal stakeholders to drive new business opportunities and maximize retention.
- Partner with claims, loss control, and actuarial teams to deliver a comprehensive underwriting approach and improve risk selection.
- Mentor and support junior underwriters, providing guidance on WC underwriting practices, classification accuracy, and regulatory considerations.
- Support process improvements and leverage technology to enhance underwriting efficiency and decision-making.
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Nice to have
- Minimum of 6+ years of dedicated Workers' Compensation underwriting experience (8+ preferred), with demonstrated success managing complex accounts.
- Strong knowledge of California Workers' Compensation regulations and rate environment strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required
- preferred areas include Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related disciplines.
- Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- Active state Property & Casualty license (California preferred).
- Required: Active state Property & Casualty license (California preferred).
- Preferred: CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), ARM, CIC, or other relevant industry designations.
Compensation
- The target salary range for this position is $103,565.00 - $120,000.00 annually.
- The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
- Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions.
- In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
- Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.
- For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
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Company info
- We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization.
Equal opportunity
- Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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