Assistant Broker

Brown & Brown Insurance; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

ESPP

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Discounts

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group in Oak Brook Terrace, IL is seeking an Assistant Broker to support clerical and administrative processes for the broker’s book of business. The role focuses on renewals and new business with communication by phone and correspondence; travel is not required and there is no drive-for-business expectation.

The position emphasizes accurate processing, timely policy issuance, and strict adherence to state laws, with opportunities to interact across departments and carriers

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of successful insurance experience or completion of a bachelor’s degree.
• Active state insurance license within 90 days (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Examines documents to determine risk factors.
• Works with Broker to ensure information is obtained, applications completed, quotes and binders issued, and policies issued promptly and accurately.
• Provides full assistance and daily account management within the department.
• Ensures compliance with Quality Control guidelines.
• Orders inspections and handles forms and endorsements as needed.
• Fosters relationships with other departments, producers, and companies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Assistant Broker to join our growing team in Oakbrook Terrace, IL!

The primary job function of this position is to support the clerical, administrative process, and management of the Broker’s book of business for both renewals and new business. Travel is not required for this position as contact with customers and teammates is by phone and correspondence. This position does not drive for business.

How You Will Contribute:

• Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property.
• Work with Broker, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws.
• Provides full assistance and support within the Department.
• Provides day-to-day account management on accounts.
• Compliance with Quality Control guidelines.
• Order inspections and handle as needed.
• See that coding on specific required forms are completed and utilized.
• Process endorsements.
• Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, and companies.

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of successful insurance experience or completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred:

• An active state insurance license (within 90 days).

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.

Pay Range

$26.45 - $31.25 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health &Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.