Associate Broker

Brown & Brown Insurance•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Associate Broker to join its team in Tampa, Florida. Under general supervision from a Broker, Office Leader, or other executive, the role focuses on analyzing market research information and selling new and renewal business. The Associate Broker develops and uses creative strategies based on analysis to produce business. The position does not drive for business. The role builds client relationships, addresses client needs, markets insurance solutions, and services a designated book of business. It also supports brokers through the placement and administration process, including obtaining required information, confirming quotes and binders in writing, and ensuring policies and filings are handled accurately and promptly. Bridge Specialty Group connects retail partners with wholesale insurance businesses through more than 25 specialty-focused brands. The organization has more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members across the United States and Europe, and access to more than 200 standard and excess and surplus lines carriers.

Requirements

Active state insurance license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of successful insurance experience.

Responsibilities

Build, expand, and strengthen relationships with clients at all levels, and coordinate resources to address client needs, risks, and underwriting or policy issues.
Analyze market information to develop, design, and implement creative strategies for sales team members and customers.
Work with the Broker to obtain required information, complete applications, confirm quotes and binders in writing, issue policies promptly and accurately, make applicable state filings, and pay taxes in accordance with state laws.
Market and provide solutions that generate revenue from new and renewal business for existing clients.
Discuss clients’ business needs and propose company products and services to existing clients.
Maintain knowledge of available markets to maximize opportunities to negotiate placements.
Service the designated book of business in marketing, administration, and sales.
Monitor, identify, and develop new process and procedure methods.
Maintain compliance with Quality Control guidelines.