Inside Broker, ProExec

Ryan Specialty; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 146,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Ryan Specialty is seeking an experienced Inside Broker to join our ProExec team, collaborating with specialized brokers on Professional and Executive Liability risks. You will develop placement strategies, negotiate coverage, and deliver tailored solutions for sophisticated client needs.

The ideal candidate brings ProExec Liability experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to build trusted relationships with brokers, underwriters, and markets in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in ProExec Liability insurance.
• Deep technical expertise in at least one specialty.
• Specialty underwriting or wholesale brokerage experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of coverage, exposures, appetite, and placement strategy.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers, underwriters, and market partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to explain complex insurance concepts clearly.
• High initiative, responsiveness, organization, and follow-through.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Commercial mindset with interest in developing relationships and growth.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team.
• Licensing appropriate or ability to obtain licenses.
• Candidates with broker relationships or niche expertise may be considered above the posted range.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute placement strategies for Professional and Executive Liability.
• Partner with retail brokers to understand client exposures and placement objectives.
• Review submissions to identify exposures and market opportunities.
• Market accounts to carrier partners and negotiate terms, pricing, and capacity.
• Analyze quotes and communicate recommendations to retail brokers.
• Serve as a technical resource within the specialty area.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, underwriters, and market partners.
• Identify opportunities to deepen retail relationships and grow business.
• Collaborate on complex placements and business development opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of carrier appetite and market developments.
• Provide responsive service throughout the placement process.
• Broaden knowledge across the ProExec platform while maintaining core specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ProExec Liability

Specialty underwriting

Wholesale brokerage

Relationship building

Communication skills

Initiative

Organization

Team collaboration

Licensing awareness

Education

Insurance licenses

Job description

Position Summary

RT Specialty is seeking an experienced Inside Broker to join our ProExec team, working alongside highly specialized brokers on complex Professional and Executive Liability risks. This role will partner closely with retail brokers and carrier markets to develop creative placement strategies, negotiate coverage and terms, and deliver solutions for sophisticated client needs. The ideal candidate brings Professional and Executive Liability experience with deep technical expertise in one or more specialty product areas. This individual is a strong communicator and relationship builder who combines technical credibility with energy, initiative, and a strong work ethic. Experience across every ProExec product is not required; we are looking for specialists who know their product, understand the market, and can use that expertise to build trusted relationships and drive business.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute placement strategies for new and renewal Professional and Executive Liability business.
• Partner with retail brokers to understand client exposures, coverage needs, and placement objectives.
• Review submissions and supporting documentation to identify exposures, coverage considerations, and appropriate market opportunities.
• Market accounts to carrier partners and negotiate coverage, pricing, terms, conditions, and capacity.
• Analyze quotes and coverage options and communicate recommendations and market feedback clearly to retail brokers.
• Serve as a technical resource within an area of specialty, helping retail partners navigate complex Professional and Executive Liability risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers, underwriters, and carrier partners.
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing retail relationships and contribute to new business growth.
• Collaborate with producers, brokers, and account teams on complex placements and business development opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of carrier appetite, market conditions, emerging exposures, and coverage developments within areas of specialty.
• Provide responsive and accurate service throughout the placement process, from initial submission through binding.
• Continue to broaden knowledge across the ProExec platform while maintaining deep expertise within a core specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience / Skills

• Relevant experience within ProExec Liability insurance.
• Deep technical expertise within at least one Professional or Executive Liability specialty.
• Specialty underwriting or wholesale brokerage experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of coverage, exposures, carrier appetite, and placement strategy within an area of specialty.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, underwriters, and market partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex insurance concepts clearly and concisely.
• High level of initiative, responsiveness, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Commercial mindset with an interest in developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and growing business.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Appropriate insurance licensing required or ability to obtain required licenses.
• Candidates with established broker relationships, niche technical expertise, or demonstrated business development success may be considered above the posted range.

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.

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 $146,400.00 - $183,000.00 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. 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.

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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 Ryan Specialty and the Agency. Agency fee agreements will only be valid if provided in such fully executed contract between the Ryan Specialty 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.