Account Executive

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is seeking an entry- to mid-level professional to join the Construction & Environmental team in Hamilton, NJ. You will support brokers, prepare submissions, and manage client accounts while gaining exposure to specialty insurance products and carrier placements.

The role emphasizes developing technical and client-facing skills, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for career growth within a growing specialty practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1 to 7+ years in brokerage, underwriting, account management, claims, or client services.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support brokers throughout the new business and renewal process.
• Prepare marketing submissions, quote comparisons, proposals, and client materials.
• Review policy documents, endorsements, audits, invoices, and coverage details for accuracy.
• Coordinate with carrier underwriters, clients, and internal stakeholders to facilitate servicing and placement.
• Analyze risks, loss information, and coverage requirements to support placement decisions.
• Assist with renewal strategy development and identify opportunities to enhance coverage.
• Maintain accurate account information and documentation in internal systems.
• Monitor upcoming renewals and deliverables to ensure client service excellence.
• Develop expertise in construction and environmental insurance products and market trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers are specialized in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms. We define ourselves through our superior execution on behalf of our clients, which has established us as a leader in the industry.

Position Summary

Join a growing Construction & Environmental team supporting clients in some of the most specialized areas of commercial insurance. This role is ideal for either a recent Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) graduate looking to launch their insurance career or an insurance professional with several years of experience seeking to deepen their expertise in specialty risks. Reporting to an experienced team leader, you'll play a key role in supporting brokers, preparing submissions, managing client accounts, and building relationships with carrier partners. You'll gain hands-on exposure to construction, environmental, contractor, and liability placements while developing the technical and client-facing skills needed for long-term career growth. This team is located in Hamilton, NJ working a hybrid model.

What will your job entail?

What You'll Do

• Support brokers throughout the new business and renewal process
• Prepare marketing submissions, quote comparisons, proposals, and client materials
• Review policy documents, endorsements, audits, invoices, and coverage details for accuracy
• Coordinate with carrier underwriters, clients, and internal stakeholders to facilitate account servicing and placement activities
• Analyze risks, loss information, and coverage requirements to support strategic placement decisions
• Assist with renewal strategy development and identify opportunities to enhance coverage solutions
• Maintain accurate account information and documentation within internal systems
• Monitor upcoming renewals, outstanding items, and policy deliverables to ensure exceptional client service
• Develop expertise in construction and environmental insurance products, market trends, and carrier capabilities
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering technical excellence and client value

What We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Insurance professionals with approximately 1 to 7+ years of experience in brokerage, underwriting, account management, claims, or client services

Successful candidates will bring:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate information and solve problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity and desire to build expertise in specialty insurance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Why Join Us?

Clear path for advancement and professional development

Exposure to specialized construction and environmental risks

Opportunity to learn directly from experienced industry professionals

Collaborative team culture with strong mentorship

Hybrid work schedule with regular in-office collaboration

Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing specialty practice

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Risk Management & Insurance strongly preferred
• Prior insurance internship or insurance-related work experience is a plus
• Progress toward or interest in professional designations (CPCU, ARM, CISR, etc.) is encouraged
• Ability to obtain and maintain required insurance licensing

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more. The target salary range for this position is $56,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail]

Agency Information

Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates (“Ryan Specialty”) do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services or professional recruiters (“Agencies”), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must be registered in Ryan Specialty’s agency portal and have a fully executed contract for service between the Agency and the HR department. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between the Agency and the HR department. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialty’s HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialty’s candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.