Associate Broker

CRC Group; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

New parent leave

Restricted stock units

Deferred compensation

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Associate Broker to support lead brokers on existing accounts while developing producer-level technical expertise. You will act as an intermediary between agents and carriers, participating in business development, coverage placement, and client servicing.

The role emphasizes learning deal execution, building relationships, and increasing ownership of market strategy and outcomes. Responsibilities include submission strategy, carrier placement, and negotiations, with a

Qualifications

• Early-career experience in wholesale insurance or related environment.
• Progression toward independent production and deal ownership.
• Current state-specific insurance license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with submission strategy, carrier placement, and preparation of submissions and quotes.
• Support marketing and brokering activities by identifying appropriate coverage solutions through accessible markets.
• Negotiate coverage terms with carriers, including pricing, structures, and policy provisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents, clients, and market partners while serving as a secondary point of contact.
• Support production goals by promoting new and renewal business and contributing to growth initiatives.
• Manage assigned accounts or portions of accounts, including monitoring for compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Relationship building

Negotiation

Account management

Sales strategy

Time management

Job description

The Associate Broker supports lead brokers on existing accounts while also developing producer-level technical expertise on their own book. This role serves as an intermediary between agents and insurance carriers, contributing to business development, coverage placement, and client servicing. The core function of this role centers on learning deal execution, building relationships, and progressively taking on greater ownership of market strategy and account outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Assist with submission strategy, carrier placement, and preparation of submissions and quotes
• Support marketing and brokering activities by identifying appropriate coverage solutions through accessible markets
• Negotiate coverage terms with carriers, including pricing, structures, and policy provisions
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents, clients, and market partners while serving as a secondary point of contact
• Support production goals by promoting new and renewal business and contributing to growth initiatives
• Manage assigned accounts or portions of accounts, including monitoring for compliance with company policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Early-career experience within wholesale insurance or related environment
• Experience expectations increase across the career path, with progression toward independent production and deal ownership

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current state-specific insurance license required. Ongoing development of industry knowledge and professional designations is encouraged as part of career progression.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Foundational understanding of insurance products, markets, and underwriting considerations
• Ability to analyze policy components and evaluate coverage options
• Relationship-building and communication skills with agents and carriers
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Interest in business development, sales strategy, and market positioning
• Ability to learn quickly and apply industry knowledge to support deal execution

The annual base salary for this position is $75,000.00 - $90,000.00.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group:

At CRC Group, we're committed to supporting every aspect of teammates' well-being - physical, emotional, financial, social, and professional. Our best-in-class benefits program is designed to care for the whole you, offering a wide range of coverage and support. Eligible full-time teammates enjoy access to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance; tax-advantaged savings accounts; and a 401(k) plan with company match. CRC Group also offers generous paid time off programs, including company holidays, vacation and sick days, new parent leave, and more. Eligible positions may also qualify for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan.

CRC Group supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC Group is a Drug Free Workplace.

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