Position Summary The Underwriter - Lawyer Professional Liability is responsible for supporting the underwriting of Professional Liability risks for law firms by ensuring the accuracy of policy data, assisting in risk evaluation and facilitating both renewal and new business processes. This role partners closely with brokers and clients to gather critical information, assess legal risk exposures and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines. The Underwriter plays a key role in documentation, pricing support and delivering high-quality service while developing deeper expertise in Lawyers Professional Liability insurance.
What will your job entail?
Key Responsibilities
Policy & Renewal Management
Evaluate and maintain existing Lawyer Professional Liability policies to ensure data is current, accurate and appropriately priced for renewal.
Preparation of renewal strategies, underwriting summaries and policy updates.
Client & Broker Communication
Serve as a primary point of contact for brokers to gather underwriting information (e.g., firm size, areas of practice, claims history).
Respond to inquiries regarding coverage, underwriting appetite and submission requirements specific to LPL.
Submission & Documentation
Prepare, review and organize underwriting submissions including applications, loss runs, and supporting legal risk documentation.
Conduct thorough assessments of law firm risks, including practice areas, jurisdictions and prior claims experience.
Identify key exposures such as conflicts of interest, high-risk specialties or emerging legal trends.
Pricing & Coverage Support
Prepare premium calculations using LPL underwriting guidelines and rating tools.
Analyze coverage terms including limits, retentions, endorsements and exclusions.
Reporting & Analytics
Maintain accurate underwriting data and generate reports on portfolio performance, renewals and key metrics.
Track and analyze book of business performance, including retention and loss ratio trends.
Compliance & Audit
Ensure adherence to company underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements and surplus lines compliance where applicable.
Support internal and external audit processes by providing complete and accurate documentation.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with underwriting team to evaluate risks, prioritize workflow and support underwriting decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including claims, actuarial and legal.
Customer Service Excellence
Deliver a high level of service by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving issues and building strong broker relationships.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
2+ years of underwriting experience in Professional Liability or Financial Lines experience.
Exposure to Lawyer Professional Liability (LPL) or similar E&O lines is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
State Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe).
RPLU designation or progress toward completion is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Knowledge of Professional Liability / E&O underwriting practices
Understanding of law firm risk profiles and exposures
Basic pricing, rating and coverage analysis
Insurance regulatory and compliance knowledge
Data analysis and reporting (Excel proficiency preferred)
Strong technical documentation skills
Behavioral Skills
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Effective communication (written and verbal)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Problem-solving ability
Relationship management and customer focus
Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Albany, New York
Skills
Actuarial Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Brokerageunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Business Processesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Liabilityunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Insurance Regulationsunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Liability Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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