Underwriting Operations Specialist

Position Summary The Underwriting Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting policy processing and operations for complex underwriting transactions. This role requires working closely with underwriters and wholesalers, providing processing support through the policy lifecycle, including processing mid-term premium and non-premium bearing endorsements, and ensure compliance with underwriting policies and procedures. What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides support to underwriters, wholesalers, and other stakeholders regarding policy-related inquiries, issues or requests.
• Process and issue policy documents.
• Process and issue mid-term premium and endorsement transactions.
• Processes requests for policy cancellations or terminations, verifies cancellation reasons, calculates any applicable refunds or penalties, and updates policy records.
• Ensures all state-specific insurance requirements are satisfied with special forms, advance notice requirements, and special wording.
• Ensures all policy documents are accurately prepared and distributed to policy holders in a timely manner.
• Provides support to underwriters regarding policy subjectivities and inspection recommendation compliance.
• Updates and maintains policy data accurately in the company's computer systems or databases by updating policy information as needed and ensures data integrity across various systems.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of policy - related activities and processes.
• Possess a good understanding of Commercial Property underwriting procedures and concepts.

Stay updated with changes in underwriting guidelines and procedures.

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree with a preference in Risk Management or Business
• 3+ years of Commercial Property experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), Associate in Personal Insurance or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) is preferred

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Risk Assessment
• Computer Proficiency
• Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of Underwriting Guidelines

Documentation Behavioral Skills:

• Decision Making
• Problem-Solving
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Teamwork 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 $78,050.00 - $80,000.00 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. A multi-time winner of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces and Insurance Business's Top Insurance Employers, Ryan Specialty is home to some of the brightest talent in the insurance industry. Join our team and help provide innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers. Talent Network Not seeing the right job opening? To learn more about future opportunities Introduce yourself and join our talent network Benefits Curious about Ryan Specialty's benefits? Explore our employee benefits here! Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates ("Ryan Specialty") do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services or professional recruiters ("Agencies"), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must be registered in Ryan Specialty's agency portal and have a fully executed contract for service between Ryan Specialty and the Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between Ryan Specialty and the Agency. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialty's HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialty's candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.