Casualty Broker

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class…