Casualty Broker

Ryan Specialty, LLC; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ryan Specialty, LLC is seeking a Casualty Broker/Producer in the United States (Ormond Beach, FL) to build strategic partnerships with agents and carriers and expand the book of business. You will cultivate relationships, handle submissions, and coordinate between clients and markets to ensure timely, compliant coverage and superior service.

With 5+ years in commercial insurance and strong casualty knowledge, you will leverage binding authority strategies and internal resources to secure optimal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial insurance, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, account management, customer service, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of commercial casualty coverages (General Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, Excess).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior and lead brokers to forge and nurture enduring client relationships driving client retention and expansion of the book.
• Identifies new business leads, analyzes quote activity, and expands the business while addressing potential issues.
• Interfaces between clients and markets, addressing needs, resolving day-to-day issues, and delivering exceptional service.
• Applies analytical skills to assess risk exposures and coverage needs in submissions and places risks with optimal carriers.
• Develops understanding of internal operations, leveraging resources to secure advantageous placements for clients.
• Drives insurance and brokerage processes including completion, application handling, archiving, and pipeline management.
• Ensures regulatory and procedural compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develops relationships with agents, brokers, and carriers, participating in networking events and meetings.
• Dedicates effort to ongoing professional development and licensing programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Risk Management/ Insurance/ Business/ Finance/ Marketing)

Job description

Position Summary

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.

The Casualty Broker/Producer is responsible for building strategic partnerships with agents and carriers, expanding reach and securing optimal placements. The role requires them to cultivate strong relationships and nurture existing business, while actively expanding their book through targeted outreach. They seamlessly coordinate between clients and markets, ensuring efficient service and prompt issue resolution guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. They leverage their risk assessment expertise to independently place coverage, providing tailored solutions for diverse client needs.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior and lead brokers, forging and nurturing enduring client relationships that drive both client retentions and expands the book of business.
• Identifies new business leads, analyzes online and phone quote activity, and identifies opportunities to expand the business and address potential issues.
• Interfaces between clients and markets, proactively addressing needs, resolving day-to-day issues, and delivering exceptional service and support.
• Applies analytical skills to assess risk exposures and coverage needs in submissions, exercises independent judgment and strategic thinking to place risks with optimal carriers to deliver maximum client benefit.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of internal operations, effectively leveraging company resources and employing binding authority or brokering strategies to secure the most advantageous placements for clients.
• Drives the insurance and brokerage processes comprising of completion, application handling, archiving, and pipeline management to ensure quick turnaround and optimal efficiency.
• Ensures regulatory and procedural compliance, upholding company, industry, and departmental standards for standardized file management, documentation, and placement processes.
• Develops robust relationships with insurance agents, other brokers, and carriers, actively participating in strategic networking events, internal sales meetings, and industry gatherings.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development by diligently completing assigned educational courses, professional designations, and licensing programs.

Work Experience & Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in commercial insurance, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, account management, customer service, or a related discipline preferred. Strong knowledge of commercial casualty coverages, including General Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, and Excess Liability, is preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build relationships and manage multiple priorities.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

A multi-time winner of Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces and Insurance Business's Top Insurance Employers, Ryan Specialty is home to some of the brightest talent in the insurance industry. Join our team and help provide innovative solutions for insurance brokers, agents and carriers.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $78,750.00 - $90,000.00 annually. The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail].

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. 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 essential functions.

Agency Policy

Ryan Specialty, LLC and its affiliates ("Ryan Specialty") do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by any staffing agencies, placement services or professional recruiters ("Agencies"), including any submissions made through our website or to email accounts of Ryan Specialty employees. Agencies must be registered in Ryan Specialty's agency portal and have a fully executed contract for service between the Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between the Agency and the Agency. Any unsolicited resume or candidate profile received from an Agency without prior approval from Ryan Specialty's HR department and in compliance with Ryan Specialty's candidate submission process shall be considered unsolicited, gratuitous and property of Ryan Specialty for recruiting purposes and, as such, is not subject to payment of any Agency fees.