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Gallagher Bassett

Meriden, CT · Posted September 17, 2026

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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. Overview Are you a Transportation or Commercial Auto Underwriter looking for an opportunity to build broker relationships, drive new business, and make an impact in the specialty insurance marketplace? Risk Placement Services (RPS), a division of Gallagher, is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused Underwriter to join our growing Transportation team. This role offers the opportunity to underwrite a diverse portfolio of transportation accounts while partnering with retail agents to deliver creative solutions for complex risks. How you'll make an impact Underwrite new and renewal transportation and commercial auto business within established authority. Evaluate risk characteristics, pricing, coverage structures, and policy terms to ensure profitable growth. Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and agency partners. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure new business opportunities. Analyze loss history, financial information, and underwriting data to make sound risk decisions. Collaborate with carrier partners to identify coverage solutions for transportation-related exposures. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and transportation industry developments. #LI-MS4 About You Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office. Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills Compensation and benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being Career development opportunities and ongoing learning A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Underwrite new and renewal transportation and commercial auto business within established authority. Evaluate risk characteristics, pricing, coverage structures, and policy terms to ensure profitable growth. Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail agents and agency partners. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure new business opportunities. Analyze loss history, financial information, and underwriting data to make sound risk decisions. Collaborate with carrier partners to identify coverage solutions for transportation-related exposures. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and transportation industry developments. #LI-MS4

Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office. Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills