Transportation Renewal Underwriter / Account Executive

Ryan Specialty Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
    Today

    Job Description

    Position Summary
    Freberg Environmental is seeking a Transportation Renewal Underwriter / Account Executive to join our Transportation team. This role is responsible for underwriting and managing an established transportation renewal portfolio, maintaining strong broker relationships, and supporting profitable growth across the book of business. The ideal candidate has commercial transportation underwriting experience, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys building long-term partnerships with wholesale brokers.

    This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced transportation underwriters and program managers while developing a clear path toward future leadership opportunities within the underwriting organization.

    Location: Denver, CO preferred. Open to remote candidates for the right individual. Denver-based employees will participate in a light hybrid schedule.

    What will your job entail?

    Key Responsibilities

    Underwriting & Portfolio Management
    • Underwrite and manage a transportation-focused renewal portfolio, balancing profitability, retention, and service objectives.
    • Review and evaluate renewals, endorsements, loss history, operational exposures, and account performance to determine appropriate coverage terms and pricing.
    • Analyze commercial transportation risks, including trucking, fleet, and commercial auto exposures.
    • Manage an assigned book of business while supporting broader portfolio initiatives.
    • Maintain underwriting discipline and consistently apply carrier guidelines and authority levels.
    • Identify opportunities to improve account profitability, retention, and premium growth.

    Broker Relationship Management
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale broker partners and select retail agencies.
    • Serve as a trusted underwriting resource by providing responsive service and coverage guidance.
    • Negotiate renewal terms, conditions, and pricing while maintaining strong distribution partner relationships.
    • Collaborate with brokers to retain profitable business and identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts.
    • Deliver a high level of service throughout the renewal and endorsement process.

    Team Collaboration
    • Partner closely with Program Managers, senior underwriters, and cross-functional teams to support portfolio performance and client satisfaction.
    • Work collaboratively across the organization to identify cross-selling opportunities and strategic solutions for brokers and insureds.
    • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture by sharing knowledge, market insights, and best practices.
    • Support organizational growth initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

    Compliance & Operations
    • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, carrier requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
    • Maintain accurate underwriting documentation, account records, and file management.
    • Utilize underwriting systems and technology platforms to efficiently manage workflows and underwriting activity.
    • Assist with endorsement processing and policy maintenance activities as needed.
    • Monitor portfolio trends and renewal performance to support business planning and decision-making.

    Required Qualifications
    • 5+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience, including at least 3 years focused on transportation, trucking, or commercial auto risks.
    • Experience underwriting renewal business, evaluating transportation exposures, and managing broker relationships within wholesale distribution channels.
    • Knowledge of commercial transportation risks, including non-admitted commercial auto, fleet, trucking, hazmat, and other specialized transportation exposures.
    • Strong underwriting, risk assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance profitability, retention, and growth objectives.
    • Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to work effectively with brokers, carriers, and internal business partners.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-focused environment.
    • Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn underwriting, policy administration, and rating platforms.
    • Property & Casualty License required or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field
    • Familiarity with transportation-focused markets.
    • Experience using Salesforce, Pol

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Cross-Sellingunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Distribution Channelunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • File Managementunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Insurance Underwritingunmatched
    • Investment Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Records Managementunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Truckingunmatched
    • Underwritingunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Wholesale Industryunmatched

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