Account Executive, Wholesale Casualty

Ryan Specialty • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is seeking an Account Executive to join its Casualty team in Phoenix. The role supports Brokers on new business and renewal opportunities, markets accounts to carriers, manages submissions, and serves as a key point of contact during the placement process. The position provides exposure to a portfolio of complex casualty risks, including heavy construction, excess and surplus (E&S), excess auto, hospitality, and habitational accounts, with mentorship, training, and opportunities for long-term career development.

The role reports to the Phoenix, Arizona office. Candidates are expected to work in the office four to five days per week during onboarding, with the opportunity to move to a regular four-day work week after the ramp-up period. The position is suited to a proactive, relationship-oriented insurance professional who wants to develop technical casualty expertise and build a career in brokerage, with a potential future path toward an Inside Broker role.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in insurance, risk management, finance, sales support, account management, or a related business environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients, carriers, brokers, and underwriters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Openness to ongoing coaching and development.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business systems.
• Ability to work primarily onsite during training and onboarding.
• Candidates without an active Property & Casualty license are expected to obtain the appropriate license within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of commercial insurance experience.
• Experience supporting casualty, construction, E&S, excess auto, hospitality, or habitational business.
• Experience within a retail brokerage, wholesale brokerage, MGA, carrier, or related insurance organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field.
• Active Property & Casualty license.
• Experience marketing accounts and building relationships with carrier partners and underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Support Brokers in managing new business and renewal opportunities across a diverse casualty portfolio.
• Prepare, market, and submit accounts to carriers and wholesale markets.
• Engage directly with underwriters to answer questions, negotiate terms, and facilitate account placement.
• Build and maintain relationships with carrier partners, underwriters, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and other coverage documents for accuracy.
• Assist with marketing strategies, proposals, presentations, and renewal strategies.
• Track submission activity and maintain accurate account information in internal systems.
• Analyze coverage options and help identify solutions that meet client needs.
• Generate reports and provide insights on account activity, market trends, and portfolio performance.
• Coordinate policy issuance, invoicing, and compliance requirements with internal teams.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders about outstanding items, policy changes, and renewal timelines.
• Stay informed about casualty market trends, carrier appetite changes, and emerging industry developments.

Benefits

• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mental health services.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Eligibility for bonuses and benefits for full-time roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed