Review new business, renewals, and endorsements for security guard and patrol service risks.
Analyze exposures, loss history, operations, financial information, and risk characteristics.
Determine pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage structures in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
Exercise sound underwriting judgment to balance growth and profitability objectives.
Issue quotations, bind coverage, and manage policy transactions within delegated authority.
Portfolio Management
Manage and grow a profitable book of business.
Monitor retention, rate adequacy, loss performance, and portfolio trends.
Identify opportunities to expand accounts through additional coverages and product offerings.
Participate in renewal strategy discussions and underwriting audits.
Agency & Broker Partnership
Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and brokerage partners.
Serve as a trusted advisor on security guard industry risks and insurance solutions.
Respond promptly to submissions, coverage questions, and underwriting inquiries.
Support marketing initiatives, agency visits, and industry events as needed.
Collaboration
Partner with leadership, carrier partners, and business development teams to achieve growth objectives.
Work closely with underwriting assistants, operations, and service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Assist in refining underwriting guidelines, processes, and program strategies.
Target Classes You'll Evaluate
The Security Guard Program focuses on risks including
Armed and unarmed security guard companies
Patrol service providers
Construction site security
Office and commercial building security
Banks and financial institutions
Industrial facilities
Educational and healthcare institutions
Residential communities and housing developments
Government and public sector contracts
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
3+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
Experience underwriting casualty, package, workers' compensation, professional liability, or specialty insurance products.
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
Ability to evaluate complex submissions and make sound underwriting decisions.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within E&S, MGA/MGU, program business, or specialty insurance markets.
Knowledge of contractor, security services, staffing, government service contractor, or service-industry risks.
Experience working with delegated underwriting authority.
Professional designations such as CPCU, AU, ARM, or CRIS.
Prior broker-facing or agency-facing experience.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Join a nationally recognized specialty insurance platform.
Become a subject matter expert in a niche and highly specialized industry.
Manage a book with meaningful underwriting authority and influence.
Gain exposure to complex casualty, professional liability, and specialty insurance placements.
Work alongside experienced program leaders focused on innovation, growth, and underwriting excellence.
Licenses & Certifications
State Property & Casualty license
CPCU, ARM, AU, CRIS, or other insurance designations preferred.
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 $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 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.
