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Brown & Riding · 3 weeks ago

Sr. Associate Broker - Wholesale Insurance Brokerage - Casualty

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Brown & Riding is a wholesale insurance brokerage specializing in casualty insurance. The Senior Associate Broker will assist the broker team by marketing submissions, servicing policy files, and ensuring client satisfaction while managing both basic and complex accounts.

Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Narine Gulesserian, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Manage the marketing of both basic and complex accounts by preparing submissions, approaching carriers for quotes, and negotiating coverage; requiring little to no support from senior members of the team for all basic accounts and the majority of complex accounts/situations

Meet and exceed client expectations throughout the submission process by managing client coverage goals, priorities, and overall expectations

Solicit timely and substantive responses to submissions and effectively negotiate pricing and terms with underwriters, providing frequent and transparent updates to the client

Gather and develop complete loss summaries and analysis, as needed

Prepare high-quality, error-free submissions, and effectively present this information to underwriters both verbally and in written form

Identify and correct inconsistencies or errors in relevant documents and promptly correct/clarify the same with the client and/or underwriter

Ultimately responsible for the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of quotes, binders, checklists, and other marketing file documentation for accounts they handle or oversee

Meet quality measurement goals and procedures by following internal Quality Management System (QMS) standards

Ensure all transactions comply with regulatory requirements and company policies, maintaining accurate records

Facilitate clear communication of coverage terms and all other information between clients and underwriters, ensuring the delivered policy aligns with client expectations

Independently initiate, maintain, and enhance relationships with carriers, including regular in-person contact

Provide training and ongoing guidance to Production Assistants, Production Associates, and/or Associate Brokers, supporting their professional growth and development

Work closely with Broker in identifying projects where skills, experience, and knowledge can be utilized effectively

Perform other work-related duties as assigned by broker and/or management

Maintain and enhance relationships with retail clients, including some in-person contact, typically accompanied by your broker or senior team members

Qualification

Insurance experienceProperty & Casualty LicenseSurplus Lines LicenseAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsPC software proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum 3 to 8 years of relevant insurance experience

Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines Licenses (as required by state)

Exceptional organizational, follow-up, communication, and interpersonal skills

Exceptional analytical skills to accurately define problems, gather and interpret relevant data, establish key facts, and draw well-founded conclusions efficiently

Proactive approach to problem-solving, exhibiting good listening skills and a willingness to support others

Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels

Able to effectively interact with and adapt to diverse personality and communication styles

Flexibility in work schedule and ability to adapt to changing demands of the position

Independently manages time to get the job done with minimal supervision

Intermediate skill level in PC software (Word, Excel and other software, as required)