Brown & Riding · 9 hours ago
Associate Broker - Wholesale Insurance Brokerage - Casualty
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBrown & Riding is a wholesale insurance brokerage, and they are seeking an Associate Broker to assist the broker team with marketing submissions and servicing client accounts. The role involves managing client expectations, negotiating with underwriters, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Insurance
Hiring Manager
Narine Gulesserian, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Manage the marketing of basic accounts by preparing submissions, approaching carriers for quotes, and negotiating coverage; requiring little to no support from senior members of the team for the majority of accounts. Starting to develop skills in marketing/handling complex accounts/situations with assistance from senior members of the team
Meet and exceed client expectations throughout the submission process by managing client coverage goals, priorities, and overall expectations with minimal input from the Broker and other senior members of the team
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
Maintain and enhance relationships with carriers, including some in-person contact, typically accompanied by your broker or senior team members
Provide training and ongoing guidance to Production Assistants and/or Production Associates, 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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant insurance experience
Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines Licenses (as required by state)
Strong organizational, follow-up, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong 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
Intermediate negotiation skills with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders
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)
Company
Brown & Riding
Brown & Riding is the largest wholesale insurance brokerages in the United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Harold Nam
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Boseman, MBA, CIC, CRM, AU
Chief Operating Officer
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