Associate Broker I

200 CRC Insurance Svcs LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

CRC Group is seeking an Associate Broker to support lead brokers on existing accounts while developing technical expertise on their own book. This role acts as an intermediary between agents and insurance carriers, contributing to coverage placement, client servicing, and business development.

The ideal candidate has an interest in deal execution, relationship building, and market strategy. The position emphasizes learning, growing ownership of accounts, and advancing toward independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant insurance designation preferred.
• Early-career experience in wholesale insurance or related environment.
• State-specific insurance license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with submission strategy and carrier placement.
• Support marketing and brokering by identifying coverage solutions.
• Negotiate coverage terms with carriers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agents, clients, and market partners.
• Support production goals and growth initiatives.
• Manage assigned accounts with policy compliance.

Skills

Submission strategy

Carrier placement

Relationship building

Time management

Sales strategy

Market positioning

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant insurance designation

Job description

Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Please review the following job description: CRC Group is a leading, independent pure-play brokerage and underwriting specialty insurance distributor. Our culture puts people first, prioritizing long-term relationships, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement. As a result of listening to our employees, CRC Group earned a Top Workplaces USA award three years in a row based solely on employee feedback and CRC Group is currently Great Place To Work Certified! If you want to work for a company where employees are valued and growth is encouraged, CRC Group could be the place. 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

• 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree or relevant insurance designation preferred. 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 $52,000.00 - $65,000.00.

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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Why CRC Group?

• Growth: Advance your career with our learning and leadership development programs.
• Innovation: Work in a forward‑thinking environment that values new ideas.
• Community: Be part of a supportive team that celebrates success together.
• Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and retirement plans.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. If you value integrity and are driven to succeed, CRC Group is the place for you.