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Ryan Specialty

Surplus Lines Representative

$22.25 - $25/hr

Position Summary The Surplus Lines Representative is responsible for handling semi-routine assignments related to surplus lines documentation, ensuring accuracy in filings, and supporting day-to-day ...

Ryan Specialty

Surplus Lines Representative

$22.25 - $25/hr

Position Summary The Surplus Lines Representative is responsible for handling semi-routine assignments related to surplus lines documentation, ensuring accuracy in filings, and supporting day-to-day ...

Marsh

Surplus Lines Tax Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $152K/yr

As a Surplus Lines Tax Manager, you will lead a team of Tax Advisors, oversee day-to-day surplus lines tax operations and guiding the team through complex analytical tasks and projects. You will ...

Amwins

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Processing surplus lines transactions on the states that have been assigned, within the deadlines set by those state entities. Including, but not limited to, surplus lines document review, forwarding ...

Amwins

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Processing surplus lines transactions on the states that have been assigned, within the deadlines set by those state entities. Including, but not limited to, surplus lines document review, forwarding ...

InsCipher

Surplus Lines Coordinator

$54K - $60K/yr

Our ultimate goal is to become the trusted authority and leading partner for state departments of insurance, surplus lines associations, and brokers nationwide. We're achieving that goal by enhancing ...

Tihinsurance

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist Job Profile Summary The Surplus Lines Tax Specialist supports the accurate and timely processing, reconciliation, and compliance of surplus lines tax filings across ...

CRC Group

$55 - $70/hr

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist Job Profile Summary The Surplus Lines Tax Specialist supports the accurate and timely processing, reconciliation, and compliance of surplus lines tax filings across ...

ReSource Pro

Surplus Lines Tax & Compliance Specialist

$19.63 - $33.13/hr

The Surplus Lines Tax & Compliance Specialist provides front-line customer service support to ReSource Pro Compliance customers by processing tasks related to insurance regulatory compliance, client ...

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How much do surplus lines jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for surplus lines in the United States is $66,771.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $67,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is surplus lines?

Surplus lines insurance refers to coverage provided by insurers that are not licensed in the insured's state but are legally eligible to provide insurance when standard carriers will not. These policies are used for unique, high-risk, or hard-to-place risks that admitted insurers typically avoid. Surplus lines insurers offer flexibility in coverage and pricing, but the policies are not backed by state guaranty funds. Buyers often work with specially licensed surplus lines brokers to access these markets.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work in surplus lines?

To thrive as a Surplus Lines Insurance Broker, you need a deep understanding of insurance markets, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a state-issued Surplus Lines license. Familiarity with industry software such as policy management systems and knowledge of E&S (Excess and Surplus) lines regulations are essential. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills help brokers connect clients with specialized coverage and navigate complex placements. These skills ensure the broker can effectively serve clients with unique risks while adhering to legal and market standards.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in surplus lines, and how can they be addressed?

Surplus lines professionals often encounter challenges related to the complexity of regulations, rapidly changing market conditions, and the need to place unconventional or high-risk coverage. Staying current with state-specific compliance requirements and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and underwriters are key strategies to address these challenges. Regular training and leveraging technology for compliance tracking can also help streamline processes and reduce errors. Collaboration within the surplus lines team and with external partners is essential to find creative solutions for unique client needs.
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Infographic showing various Surplus Lines job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,771 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Surplus Lines Representative

Ryan Specialty

Remote

$22.25 - $25/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Surplus Lines Representative is responsible for handling semi-routine assignments related to surplus lines documentation, ensuring accuracy in filings, and supporting day-to-day operations. The role provides support to the Surplus Lines teams, stays informed about industry changes, and participates in customer outreach initiatives. They collaborate with branch offices, contribute to maintaining tax tables, and assist during internal and external audits.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:
Works on semi-routine assignments related to surplus lines documentation, recognizing the accepted practices, utilizes online systems to retrieve, organize, and delivers surplus lines filings.
Supports operational activities by working closely with branch offices and accounting team to ensure proper procedures are followed within the Surplus Lines team.
Helps the Surplus Lines teams during internal and external audits, ensures that all requested documents and information are readily available and in compliance with audit requirements.
Serves as a liaison for the Underwriting and brokerage team in day-to-day relations with Operations to ensure all questions are answered and accounts are serviced in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the account processes to ensure the ultimate account servicing is provided.
Stays informed about industry changes, company policies, and procedural updates, ensures compliance with established guidelines, and follows established procedures on routine work.
Participates actively in training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge of surplus lines principles, policies, and procedures.

Completes timely surplus lines state tax returns using designated state forms and formulates respective checks and requests for payment of surplus lines tax if applicable.

Maintains filing systems for each policy, tracks critical dates and deadlines, and ensures readily accessible documentation for internal audits and external inquiries.

Required Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of Surplus Lines experience is required.
Experience with multi-state tax filings is strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor's degree; Business Administration, Economics, Operations or related field.

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 hourly rate range for this position is $22.25 - $25.00 per hour.

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.

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