Associate Broker

ryansg; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RT Specialty in Tampa seeks an enthusiastic Associate Broker to join our Property team. You will support seasoned Brokers with servicing, endorsements, policy reviews, and client solutions in a fast-paced wholesale insurance environment.

This on-site role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear career path toward an Inside Broker position, developing technical knowledge, market insight, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Graduate or early-career insurance professional with interest in wholesale brokerage.
• Willingness to learn underwriting practices and carrier negotiations.
• Strong communication and client-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support Brokers in servicing commercial Property accounts with day-to-day needs.
• Review policies, endorsements, binders, submissions for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in policy documentation.
• Assist with processing new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy changes.
• Ensure quality control across all active and expired policies.
• Prepare submissions to communicate risk characteristics and client objectives.
• Develop relationships with underwriters and carrier partners.
• Deliver responsive customer service to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in structured career development to advance to Inside Broker.
• Shadow experienced Brokers to gain client management and market knowledge.

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

We are seeking a motivated Associate Broker to join our growing Property team in Tampa. This role is designed for individuals looking to build a long-term career in wholesale insurance brokerage and offers a unique opportunity to learn the business from experienced industry professionals while supporting a sophisticated portfolio of commercial Property accounts.

As a key member of the team, the Associate Broker will serve as the right hand to experienced Brokers, assisting with account servicing, endorsements, policy review, client solutions, carrier interactions, and new business support. Through hands‑on training, structured development, and ongoing mentorship, the successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of the brokerage lifecycle and develop the technical, relationship management, and marketing skills needed to progress into an Inside Broker role.

Location: This role will be a fully on site position working 5 days a week in our Tampa office (3000 Bayport Drive Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33607)

What will your job entail?

Fast‑Track Broker Development Opportunity:

This position is intentionally designed as a developmental role for individuals who aspire to become Brokers. Working alongside experienced Property Brokers, you will receive direct mentorship, hands‑on training, and increasing levels of responsibility, allowing you to develop the technical expertise, market knowledge, and relationship‑building skills necessary to advance into an Inside Broker position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high‑potential insurance professional or recent graduate looking to accelerate their career, gain exposure to complex Property risks, and become a client‑facing broker in the wholesale insurance industry.

Job Responsibilities

Brokerage Support & Account Management

Support Brokers in servicing commercial Property accounts by assisting with account management, policy administration, endorsements, renewals, and day‑to‑day client needs.

Review policies, endorsements, binders, submissions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with carrier and company standards.

Identify and resolve discrepancies in policy documentation and communicate necessary corrections to carriers, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Assist with processing new business, renewals, endorsements, and policy changes while maintaining high service standards and operational efficiency.

Ensure quality control across all active and expired policies, endorsements, and account documentation.

Marketing & Carrier Engagement

Prepare professional, accurate, and error‑free submissions that effectively communicate risk characteristics, coverage needs, and client objectives.

Assist in marketing new and renewal business to carriers and gathering competitive coverage and pricing options.

Develop working relationships with underwriters and carrier partners within the Property insurance marketplace.

Participate in carrier discussions regarding pricing, coverage enhancements, and account strategy.

Learn market trends, underwriting practices, and carrier appetites to support successful account placement.

Client Service & Relationship Building

Deliver responsive, professional customer service to clients, carrier partners, and internal stakeholders throughout the policy lifecycle.

Assist in developing creative insurance solutions that address client risk management needs.

Collaborate with internal team members to ensure seamless execution of service, marketing, and placement activities.

Build strong working relationships through consistent communication, follow‑through, and a client‑focused approach.

Communicate coverage terms, policy changes, endorsements, and documentation updates clearly and professionally.

Professional Development & Career Progression

Participate in a structured career development program designed to prepare high‑performing team members for advancement into an Inside Broker role.

Shadow and partner with experienced Brokers to gain hands‑on exposure to client management, carrier negotiations, risk analysis, and account marketing strategies.

Demonstrate increasing ownership of account servicing, marketing efforts, carrier communications, and client interactions as part of ongoing professional development.

Attend carrier meetings, training sessions, and educational opportunities to expand technical knowledge and market expertise.

Pursue licensing, industry training, and professional development opportunities to support long‑term c