Producer Underwriter Associate

Risk Placement Services, Inc.; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an entry-level Producer Associate to help drive new business growth and manage client relationships. You will collaborate with experienced producers, deliver innovative insurance solutions, and contribute to risk management strategies in a dynamic brokerage environment.

The role emphasizes prospecting, materials preparation for meetings, and supporting renewals as you learn the Gallagher sales process and industry licensing requirements within 90 days of joining.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Licensing exam to be completed within 90 days of starting, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by generating revenue from prospects and clients; build a book of business.
• Conduct prospect outreach via cold calls, emails, and networking to grow pipeline.
• Manage the sales pipeline in a CRM including Salesforce; track opportunities.
• Prepare tailored client materials and strategize solutions with the sales team.
• Support account management for renewals and client data collection.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible. Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way.

Overview

As a Producer Associate, you will play a crucial role in partnership with experienced producers, gaining hands-on experience delivering innovative insurance solutions and risk management strategies. This entry-level position is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the insurance brokerage industry.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Drive new business growth by generating revenue from prospects and clients, setting and achieving annual goals, and strategically building your own book of business as a long-term goal.
• Conduct prospect outreach initiatives including cold calling and emailing, participation in networking events, social media outreach, webinar and thought leadership promotion to cultivate a robust sales pipeline.
• Manage the sales pipeline by generating leads, researching, conducting outreach, and tracking opportunities in a CRM system, such as Salesforce.
• Prepare tailored materials for client meetings and strategize solutions in collaboration with the sales team.
• Support account management activities, gather client data for renewals, and conduct policy reviews to build industry knowledge.
• Develop a strong understanding of insurance knowledge, Gallagher solutions, and sales methodology to enhance credibility with decision-makers.
• Leverage new sales and data analytics tools to support business opportunities, attend external events for market insights, and complete training programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams for cross-selling and attend industry events to expand your professional network.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree; 0 years experience required.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for engaging with prospects, clients, and colleagues; ability to build credibility with senior executives and collaborate effectively in teams.
• Problem Solving: Independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to responsibility.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task with attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines.
• Personal Attributes: Action-oriented with resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature, strong work ethic, and a coachable, curious mindset.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); complete industry licensing exam within 90 days of starting, as applicable

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)