Property & Casualty Broker

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a Property & Casualty Broker to join our growing team in Dallas or Houston, TX ! The Commercial Lines P&C Broker will gain technical knowledge along with an understanding of internal processes and procedures necessary to be effective in a Broker or Binding Authority Underwriter role . The Commercial Lines P&C Broker is responsible for assisting in achieving incremental sales goals, along with participating in various training and educational opportunities. How You Will Contribute: Develop the skills to interact with company and retail agent personnel in a diplomatic and knowledgeable manner to establish positive relationships, increase revenues, and retain policies upon expiration . Develop relationships with insurance agents, brokers, and carriers by attending sponsored events, along with participating in internal and external sales meetings. Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property . Requests additional information, if necessary, and accepts or rejects risks in conformance with company guidelines. Review, analyze and underwrite risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes for new and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders; use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies. Process new business in a timely and efficient manner to grow revenues and maintain retention and profitability. Leverages mentorship relationships when marketing and meeting with retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business. Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies, and competitors. Develop thorough understanding of internal operations to successfully extend Company facilities, utilizing binding authorities or brokering risks when required to successfully negotiate a placement. Must successfully complete and pass assigned educational courses, professional designations, and licenses of courses and examinations. Licenses and Certifications: Valid P&C license. Skills & Experience to Be Successful: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) from four-year college or university or equivalent industry experience. Proficient with MS Office Suite Exceptional telephone demeanor Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. 0 - 5 years' experience in a similar position About Us: Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book . Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.