Associate Broker - Commercial Lines Insurance

AmWINS Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Broker in New York City. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule and involves assisting in the retention of commercial lines. The role requires strong communication skills and a customer-oriented focus. Amwins provides a collaborative work environment with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off and education support.

Benefits

Paternal Leave

Adoption Assistance

Travel Reimbursement for Healthcare

Retail Discount Program

Scholarships for Dependents

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Holiday Schedule

Qualifications

• At least 1 year prior insurance experience or a related Bachelor's degree.
• Property and Casualty License or ability to earn a license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in retention of the Commercial Lines book of business.
• Ensure policy underwriting, servicing, and renewal requirements are met.
• Market new business submissions with competitive insurance carriers.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Outgoing Personality

Typing Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: Wall Street Plaza; 88 Pine St., 6th Floor

New York, NY

Job Id:5759

# of Openings:1

At Amwins , we succeed together — and have a good time doing it.

We know people don't leave companies. They leave cultures — which is why we work so hard on ours. At Amwins, we thrive on collaboration , not cutthroat competition. Our teams work together to help each other succeed, and we do right by our clients so they can do right by theirs.

First and foremost, we invest in our employees. That investment shows in everything we do; education and development programs, comprehensive and competitive benefits, and an organizational structure that's 43% owned by employee shareholders .

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to volunteer within Amwins through a wide range of committees and in your community through the Amwins Foundation and Summer of Service.

Working at Amwins means you love what you do , how you do it and, ultimately, who you do it with. Whether it's today or 150 years from now, we continue to invest in our culture and your development so opportunities for growth and career advancement are never in short supply.

At Amwins, we win together — and have a good time doing it.

Join Amwins Access - Admitted Placement Services as an Associate Broker !

This is a full-time, in person position in our New York City office with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office per week required) once training is complete.

Pursuant to New York regulation, the compensation for this position is $65,000 to $70,000 annually, and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

The primary function of the Associate Broker is assisting in the retention of the Commercial Lines book of business, with New Business placement. The Associate Broker will be responsible for ensuring policy underwriting, servicing, and renewal requirements are met during the life of the policy, while marketing new business submissions with relevant, competitive insurance carriers. The Associate Broker leverages their understanding of the carrier landscape and respective underwriting appetites to determine available markets to help build a profitable book of business.

• At least 1 year prior insurance experience or a related Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university
• Property and Casualty License or ability to earn a license within 90 days (cost reimbursed and study support provided by Amwins)
• Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service mentality, and organizational skills
• Outgoing personality who are quick to learn!
• Excellent computer skills including typing proficiency, Microsoft Office proficiency with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheet

Each Associate Broker provides vital team functions:

• Liaise with carrier personnel and retail agents daily to assist with placement, retention, and resolution of risks
• Utilize independent judgment and market knowledge to identify and evaluate risk on a case by case and book of business basis
• Build relationships with agencies and analyze accounts to prioritize and develop action plans
• Market new business submissions and remarket renewal accounts with a customer-oriented focus

Snapshot of what Amwins provides to our team members:

• Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience
• Most benefits available first day of employment
• Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Travel Reimbursement for healthcare, Retail Discount Program, Scholarships for dependents of Amwins employees, etc.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Schedule
• Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.