Senior Inside Broker – Wholesale Casualty (E&S)
About The Position
The Senior Inside Broker partners closely with a Producing Broker to manage and grow a significant wholesale Casualty book of business, supporting both renewals and new business placements. This role requires deep technical insurance expertise, strong E&S market knowledge, and experience structuring and placing complex wholesale casualty risks, including layered and project‑specific accounts. This is a senior‑level, execution‑heavy role for an experienced wholesale professional who understands urgency, market dynamics, and how to independently drive deals to close in a fast‑paced environment. Office location and schedule: The ideal candidate would reside and report to our Richmond, VA office on a hybrid basis. (9020 Stony Point Parkway Suite 450 Richmond, VA 23235) Remote opportunity considered for the right candidate.
Requirements
- Active state P&C license required for consideration
- 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following:
- Wholesale Brokerage (Inside Broker / Senior Inside Broker)
- E&S Casualty underwriting or placement
- Commercial insurance brokerage with strong wholesale exposure
- Demonstrated experience placing complex casualty risks and layered programs
- Strong knowledge of E&S markets, underwriting appetite, and casualty coverage forms
- Experience working with construction and/or real estate accounts
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Surplus lines license or willingness to obtain
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Producing Broker to manage renewal and new business accounts within a wholesale Casualty / E&S book
- Review and analyze submissions from retail agents, identifying exposures, coverage needs, and risk characteristics
- Independently exercise judgment to structure, negotiate, and place complex wholesale casualty risks, including layered and project‑specific programs (e.g., $20M construction placements)
- Identify appropriate wholesale and E&S markets, secure and compare quotes, and manage the full placement process through bind
- Negotiate coverage terms, limits, pricing, and conditions to deliver optimal outcomes for brokers and carriers
- Clearly explain quote structures, coverage details, and market feedback to retail brokers to support binding decisions
- Serve as a trusted liaison between retail brokers, wholesale markets, and underwriting partners
- Support revenue growth and retention of the assigned book, with the ability to expand business through strong broker relationships
- Maintain meticulous account documentation, ensuring all submissions, quotes, binders, and policies are complete and compliant
- Utilize carrier portals, and Microsoft Office/Teams/Outlook to manage workflow and communication
- Participate in ongoing licensing, continuing education, and professional development efforts
Benefits
- In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
- For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
