Commercial Insurance - Client Executive New 125 S Wacker Dr, Suite 3150, Chicago, IL 60606

Ascende, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays and leave options

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Resource Groups

Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud

401(k) matching + health benefits

Job summary

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking a Client Executive for the ESPI Programs division in Chicago, IL. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with producers, and drive renewals and new business while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have extensive commercial insurance experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Sagitta, ImageRight, and PowerBroker AI. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in client management within commercial insurance
• Proficient in coverages, underwriting, and carrier relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary expert resource and first point of contact for assigned clients.
• Address client inquiries and manage day-to-day service needs, delegating tasks to support staff.
• Build and maintain trust-based client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Producers to define marketing strategies, pricing, and carrier selection.

Skills

Client management

Insurance marketing

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Tools

Sagitta

ImageRight

Broker Buddha

PowerBroker AI

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

125 S Wacker Dr, Suite 3150, Chicago, IL 60606

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

JOB OVERVIEW

The ESPI (EPIC Specialty Programs Insurance) Programs Division at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants delivers specialized insurance solutions through program management, risk assessment, and customized coverage. Our team works closely with clients to understand their needs, mitigate risk, and enhance their insurance portfolios, leveraging strong insurer relationships and deep industry expertise. The book is middle market to large, complex accounts and mostly consists of clients who are in the auto dealership or golf course industries.

The Client Executive serves as the primary expert resource and first point of contact for assigned clients within the ESPI Programs department. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, addressing service needs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality insurance solutions. The Client Executive collaborates closely with Producers, support staff, and carriers to drive new business, manage renewals, and maintain compliance.

LOCATION

• CA - Rancho Cordova or Newport Beach
• IL - Chicago
• NV - Reno

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• REQUIRED: Candidates with at least 7+ years of commercial insurance marketing / placement / brokering experience, being both client and carrier-facing. Must be well-versed in all lines of coverage.
• Individuals who thrive on collaboration, valuing accountability, and being committed to excellence.
• Candidates with strong, professional communication, problem-solving and relationship-building skills, who enjoy providing top-notch service to internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive and outgoing disposition, eager to work as a team but also functions well working independently.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the primary expert resource and first point of contact for assigned clients.
• Address client inquiries and manage day-to-day service needs, delegating tasks as appropriate to support staff.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients through proactive communication and consistent service delivery.

Marketing & New Business Development

• Collaborate with Producers to define marketing strategies, target pricing, and carrier selection.
• Collect and analyze client data (e.g., loss runs, exposures, contractual requirements) to prepare comprehensive submissions.
• Negotiate coverage terms, premiums, and commissions with carriers.
• Utilize PowerBroker AI to generate quote comparisons and assist in proposal development.
• Present or coordinate the delivery of proposals to clients and prospects.

Policy Management & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client data in the Sagitta Agency Management System.
• Request binding of coverage and coordinate with Assistant Account Managers and Client Coordinators to initiate renewal activities.
• Ensure all documentation (quotes, binders, bind requests, etc.) is accurately saved in ImageRight and workflows are followed for both new and renewal business.
• Prepare Broker of Record letters in accordance with established procedures.

Renewal Process Management

• 150 Days Out: Oversee renewal solicitation by Assistant Client Manager; meet with Producer to establish preliminary marketing strategy.
• 120 Days Out: Submit to early-accepting carriers; review loss summaries with Producer.
• 90 Days Out: Submit to all identified markets and begin follow-up.
• 60 Days Out: Continue follow-up and provide additional information as needed.
• 30 Days Out: Finalize quotes and prepare proposals for delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Proven experience in client management.
• Strong knowledge of insurance coverages, underwriting, and carrier relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Sagitta, ImageRight, Broker Buddha, and PowerBroker AI.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

COMPENSATION

Exempt: The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. This range represents the employer’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

WHY EPIC

• Generous Paid Time off
  • Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
• Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
• 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
• EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
• We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in EPIC Brokers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.

Massachusetts G.L.c. 149 section 19B (b) requires the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.