Associate Broker

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Bridge Specialty Group, a Brown & Brown affiliate, seeks an Associate Broker in Plano, TX. You will review applications, assist with underwriting and pricing, and coordinate renewals for Property and Casualty products.

You will work closely with Account Executives to ensure accurate forms, timely quotes, and compliant filings while maintaining strong communication with producers and vendors. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional telephone interaction, and high accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Handles renewal business by coordinating with agents, markets, and binding teams.
• Assists Account Executives with underwriting, risk review, and quote/binder processing.
• Reviews and analyzes risks, prepares indications, and ensures accurate forms and filings.
• Communicates with producers, company reps, inspection and finance vendors to expedite submissions.
• Order inspections, follow up on suspense items, and process endorsements as required.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Telephone etiquette

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.As an Associate Broker, you will review insurance applications to evaluate classify and rate individuals and groups for insurance and accepts or rejects new and renewal applications for Property and Casualty types of coverage. This role services and maintains accounts before, during and after binding.**How You Will Contribute:*** Handles renewal business - contacts agent, sends to market and seeks approval to bind coverage for the insured.* Assists the Account Executive when underwriting or brokering risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes & 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.* Assists the Account Executives when reviewing, analyzing and underwriting risk submitted by producers, rate submissions for premium and terms analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders.* Confirm that the coding of specific required forms are completed and utilized. Ensure the templates are updated for processing of policies/coverage.* Communicate with producers, Company representatives, inspection companies, and finance companies to insure expeditious handling of all submission.* Review and have letters for renewals processed.* Order and follow up for inspections.* Request Loss Runs for years written with office.* Follow up for suspense items on applications, subject to; inspections, and etc.* Process accordingly all brokerage and contract endorsements.* Handle correspondence with company / producers with Account Executive supervisor as needed.* Process mail received by USPS, Email, or fax.**Licenses and Certifications:*** License General Lines and Surplus Lines.**Skills & Experience to Be Successful:*** Minimum education high school or GED.* Proficient with MS Office Suite.* Exceptional telephone demeanor.* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.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.**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.***Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement**Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.**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\".**Bridge Specialty Group** is seeking an **Associate Broker**to join our growing team in **Plano, TX!**Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater \"WE\" - never \"me.\" While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission - always doing what is best for our customers.Brown & Brown and its affiliates maintain an internal recruiting team responsible for filling open roles posted to the public. In certain situations, Brown & Brown may supplement its internal capabilities by engaging external recruiting vendors and employment agencies (\"Recruiting Vendors\"). Recruiting Vendors are not authorized to submit resumes, share candidate data, or directly or indirectly contact Brown & Brown employees to present candidates for employment opportunities. The only exception applies to Recruiting Vendors with an active Valid Agreement (as defined below) that has been approved by Brown & Brown.In accordance with this policy, and to ensure appropriate authorization for sharing candidate personal information, Brown & Brown will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than Authorized Recruiting Vendors with a Valid Agreement in place who have been expressly invited to support a specific role. Any unsolicited resumes, incomplete submissions, or candidate data received through any means (including email or otherwise) will be considered the property of Brown & Brown. Brown & Brown will not pay any placement or related fees for unsolicited submissions or candidate data provided in violation of this policy. Such submissions may be used by Brown & Brown without any obligation to pay fees of any kind to Recruiting Vendors.A Valid Agreement is defined as a written contract signed by an authorized representative of Brown & Brown. In the absence of a Valid Agreement, Brown & Brown assumes no liability under any legal theory, including but not limited to breach of contract, breach of implied contract, tortious interference, quantum meruit, any/or any other contractual or equitable claims in connection with candidates identified through unsolicited submissions made in violation of this policy.