Associate Broker

Irvine CA - 3333 Michelson Dr

Full time

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Regular

English (Required)

1st Shift (United States of America)

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.

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• 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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 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

• Current state-specific insurance license required. Ongoing development of industry knowledge and professional designations is encouraged as part of career progression.

• 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:
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