Assistant Vice President, Middle Market Business (MMB) Underwriting

Position Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Middle Market Business (MMB) to lead a high-performing property underwriting team and manage a significant book of Property Commercial Lines business. This is a dual-role opportunity where you will serve as both a top-tier Underwriter and a strategic people leader. If you want to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and leadership and to make a tangible impact on business performance, we encourage you to apply today! What will your job entail? Key Responsibilities Underwriting Leadership : Manage a $40-60M book of new and renewal business, ensuring risk acceptability, pricing accuracy, and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Agency Relationships : Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with agency partners across assigned territories. Team Development : Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Underwriters and Underwriting Assistants, fostering skill development and career growth. Strategic Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional teams including Distribution, Claims Excellence, Tech / Ops, and Training & Development to drive business innovation and operational excellence. Leadership Development : Guide Senior Underwriters in developing leadership capabilities and deepening their understanding of the MGA business model. Process Improvement : Audit underwriting files and accounts, identifying opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and outcomes. Qualifications Proven experience in Property Commercial Lines underwriting, ideally with a focus on large commercial or middle market property business. Demonstrated success in managing a large book of business and leading underwriting teams. Strong analytical, decision-making, and relationship-building skills. Passion for mentoring and developing future leaders. Strategic mindset with the ability to collaborate across business functions. Ready to lead and inspire? Apply now to shape the future of underwriting excellence! 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 $180,000.00 - $225,000.00 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.