Property & Casualty Broker

Brown & Brown Insurance•Plano, TX

12d

About The Position

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Property & Casualty Broker to join its growing team in Dallas or Houston, Texas. The Commercial Lines P&C Broker develops technical knowledge and an understanding of internal processes and procedures to prepare for effectiveness in a Broker or Binding Authority Underwriter role. The role assists in achieving incremental sales goals and includes participation in training and educational opportunities. The broker develops productive relationships with company personnel, retail agents, brokers, and carriers; reviews and underwrites risk submissions; and supports timely processing, placement, retention, and profitable growth of business. The role also requires completion of assigned educational courses, professional designations, licenses, and examinations.

Requirements

Valid Property & Casualty license.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent industry experience.
Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
Exceptional telephone demeanor.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
0–5 years of experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Develop the skills to interact diplomatically and knowledgeably with company and retail agent personnel to establish positive relationships, increase revenue, and retain policies at expiration.
Build relationships with insurance agents, brokers, and carriers by attending sponsored events and participating in internal and external sales meetings.
Examine application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to assess risk; request additional information as needed and accept or reject risks according to company guidelines.
Review, analyze, and underwrite risks submitted by Producers; rate submissions for premiums and terms; analyze exposures for new and renewal business; and issue written indications, quotes, and binders.
Use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies.
Process new business in a timely and efficient manner to grow revenue and maintain retention and profitability.
Use mentorship relationships when marketing and meeting with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships that grow a book of business.
Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies, and competitors.
Develop a thorough understanding of internal operations to extend Company facilities, using binding authorities or brokering risks as needed to negotiate placements.
Successfully complete and pass assigned educational courses, professional designations, and licensing courses and examinations.