Senior Associate Broker, Casualty Lines Insurance

Amwins • Seattle, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Amwins is the largest specialty distributor of property, casualty and professional lines of insurance products. Our Brokerage division includes more than 425 teams nationwide. Through specialty practice groups, our brokers are constantly collaborating, sharing knowledge and solutions across teams and divisions. This position is in-office and none of our positions are commission based or involve cold calling. Each Senior Associate Broker provides vital team functions, serving as a point of communication with the Production Team, providing coverage and program design advice, and assisting brokers with market and product knowledge. The role involves preparing and submitting proposals to carriers, negotiating with carriers, overseeing proposal and confirmation preparation, and maintaining strong relationships with key carriers. The Senior Associate Broker will also monitor carrier performance, participate in networking events, and resolve issues with underwriters and retail producers. Additionally, this role will assist in training Associate Brokers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of insurance experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of casualty insurance
• Developed understanding of risk selection and coverage
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in selling services including marketing strategies and tactics and sales techniques
• Ability to travel when necessary

Nice To Haves

• E&S experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of communication with the Production Team, including providing coverage and program design advice and expertise
• Provide brokers with knowledge about markets and products as they relate to classes of business
• Assist Broker in client meetings as requested
• Prepare and submit proposals to carriers for complex or hard-to-place accounts
• Negotiate with carriers for the best program for clients
• Oversee preparation of draft proposals
• Oversee preparation and finalization of Carrier and Client coverage confirmations
• Maintain strong relationships with key carriers in the Strategic Market
• Monitor carrier performance regarding service and commission level
• Participate in travel and networking events with retailers and underwriters such as lunches, dinners, concerts, sporting events, golf events, charity events, etc.
• Receive and respond to calls/requests from underwriters and retail producers concerning problems, delays, discrepancies, etc. and provide resolution so that all parties are satisfied
• Assist in the training of Associate Brokers

Benefits

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus potential
• Broad benefits package available
• Most benefits available first day of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc
• Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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