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This role evaluates complex risks, develops tailored coverage solutions, and partners closely with retail brokers to expand business opportunities and strengthen key market relationships.The Executive Underwriter serves as a senior technical resource within the team, balancing growth and profitability objectives while partnering with underwriting leadership on portfolio strategy, broker engagement, and market development.\nLocation: Remote\nWhat will your job entail?\nKey Responsibilities:\nUnderwriting & Portfolio Management\nIndependently underwrite and manage a portfolio of Professional Liability risks, with a primary focus on Architects & Engineers accounts.\n\nEvaluate small and middle market risks, including complex exposures, to ensure sound risk selection and profitable portfolio growth.\n\nAnalyze submissions, financial information, loss history, and operational exposures to determine appropriate pricing, coverage structure, and terms.\n\nUnderwrite both admitted and surplus lines business within delegated underwriting authority.\n\nBroker & Market Development\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers and distribution partners on a national basis.\n\nIdentify and pursue new business opportunities within targeted markets and industry segments.\n\nNegotiate pricing, coverage, and policy terms while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability objectives.\n\nCollaborate with brokers to develop solutions that meet client needs and support long-term business growth.\n\nStrategy & Technical Expertise\nSupport underwriting leadership in executing portfolio strategies and achieving business objectives.\n\nMonitor market conditions, industry trends, and competitive developments impacting Professional Liability business.\n\nContribute technical expertise related to A&E Professional Liability and other E&O products, including Accountants Professional Liability exposures.\n\nAssist in the development and enhancement of underwriting guidelines, product offerings, and best practices.\n\nCollaboration & Portfolio Performance\nPartner with Claims, Actuarial, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams to support underwriting decisions and portfolio management.\n\nMonitor portfolio performance, including premium growth, retention, profitability, and loss ratio trends.\n\nMaintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements.\n\nProvide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced underwriting staff as needed.\n\nQualifications:\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or a related field preferred.\n\n10+ years of Professional Liability / E&O underwriting experience.\n\nSignificant experience underwriting Architects & Engineers Professional Liability risks required.\n\nExposure to other Professional Liability products preferred.\n\nExperience underwriting both admitted and surplus lines business.\n\nDemonstrated success evaluating small and middle market accounts, including complex risks, while balancing growth and profitability objectives.\n\nEstablished relationships with retail brokers within the Professional Liability marketplace strongly preferred.\n\nLicenses & Certifications\nState Property & Casualty and/or Surplus Lines license required.\n\nCPCU, AU, RPLU, or other relevant insurance designations preferred.\n\nSkills & Competencies\nDeep expertise in Professional Liability and Errors & Omissions underwriting.\n\nStrong understanding of Architects & Engineers risk exposures and coverage considerations.\n\nAdvanced risk assessment, pricing, and coverage analysis capabilities.\n\nProven relationship-building and broker management skills.\n\nStrong negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities.\n\nStrategic mindset with a focus on profitable growth and portfolio management.\n\nAbility to work independently while serving as a senior technical partner within the team.\n\nRyan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Ourvision 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, sexualorientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. Thispolicy 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.\nHow We Support Our Teammates\nRyan 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.\nThe target salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 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/.\nWe 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 \nThe 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. 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