Associate Broker
Ryan Specialty•Remote - California, CA
•$80,000 - $100,000
About The Position
The Associate Broker ensures the quality and efficiency of brokerage and delivers client service under the guidance of a broker. The role engages with underwriters to secure optimal pricing and terms for clients, identifies and resolves errors, pursues new business opportunities, and supports ongoing professional learning and development. RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, distributes specialty insurance products and services to retail brokerage firms. Its brokers specialize in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation, and workers’ compensation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must meet minimum requirements for state P&C and/or surplus line licenses.
- One year of work experience in wholesale brokerage, commercial insurance coverages, sales, or underwriting is preferred; related disciplines or commensurate work experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or Risk Management is preferred.
- One year of experience in wholesale brokerage, commercial insurance coverages, sales, or underwriting is preferred.
- Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation preferred.
- Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ensure quality control across active and expired policies, endorsements, and other documentation, checking accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.
- Draft accurate submissions that communicate coverage terms to underwriters under the guidance of the broker, using clear, client-friendly language alongside technical insurance terminology.
- Review, analyze, and underwrite risks; rate submissions for premiums and terms; and analyze exposures for new and renewal business quotes.
- Issue quotes and binders, and process new business to support revenue growth, retention, and profitability.
- Deliver customer service while marketing new and renewal business to underwriters and clients.
- Apply knowledge of market dynamics and negotiate pricing and coverage terms with underwriters on behalf of clients.
- Communicate corrections and clarifications in policy documents to clients and underwriters.
- Build collaborative relationships with clients, agents, and internal teams to encourage open communication and support revenue growth and policy retention.
- Develop an industry contact network that contributes to sales pipeline growth.
- Complete assigned educational courses, professional designations, and licensing programs.
Benefits
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick days, and personal days.
- Paid parental leave.
- Mental health services.
- Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
