- Salary
- $72k – $90k
- Location
- Phoenix - Arizona, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
Position Summary
We are seeking an Account Executive to join our growing Casualty team in Phoenix. This role is ideal for an insurance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and wants to deepen their expertise in casualty brokerage, wholesale insurance, and complex commercial risks.As an Account Executive, you will partner closely with Brokers to support new business and renewal opportunities, market accounts to carriers, manage submission activity, and serve as a key point of contact throughout the placement process. You'll gain hands-on exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes heavy construction, excess and surplus (E&S), excess auto, hospitality, and habitational risks.
This position offers significant mentorship, training, and long-term career development for individuals interested in building a career within casualty brokerage.
Location: This role will report to our Phoenix, AZ office located at 5410 East High Street Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85054
Work Arrangement: Candidates will be expected to work 4-5 days in office during onboarding with the opportunity for a regular 4 day work week post ramp up period.
What will your job entail?
Support Brokers in managing new business and renewal opportunities across a diverse casualty portfolio.
Prepare, market, and submit accounts to carriers and wholesale markets.
Engage directly with underwriters to answer questions, negotiate terms, and facilitate account placement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with carrier partners, underwriters, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
Review quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and other coverage documents to ensure accuracy.
Assist in the development of marketing strategies, proposals, presentations, and renewal strategies.
Track submission activity and maintain accurate account information within internal systems.
Analyze coverage options and assist in identifying solutions that best meet client needs.
Generate reports and provide insights on account activity, market trends, and portfolio performance.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure policy issuance, invoicing, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding outstanding items, policy changes, and renewal timelines.
Stay informed on casualty market trends, carrier appetite changes, and emerging industry developments.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Join a high-performing Casualty team managing a large casualty book of business
Gain exposure to challenging and sophisticated casualty placements, including:
Construction
Excess & Surplus (E&S)
Excess Auto
Hospitality
Habitational
Work alongside experienced Brokers who provide hands-on mentorship and training.
Build skills that can lead to future advancement opportunities, including a potential path toward an Inside Broker role.
Be part of a collaborative, energetic culture that values initiative, accountability, and teamwork.
Required Qualifications
2+ years of professional experience in insurance, risk management, finance, sales support, account management, or a related business environment.
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with clients, carriers, brokers, and underwriters.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability and openness to ongoing coaching and development.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business systems.
Ability to work primarily onsite during the training and onboarding period.
Preferred Qualifications
2-4 years of commercial insurance experience.
Experience supporting casualty, construction, E&S, excess auto, hospitality, or habitational business.
Experience within a retail brokerage, wholesale brokerage, MGA, carrier, or related insurance organization.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, or a related field.
Active Property & Casualty license.
Experience marketing accounts and building relationships with carrier partners and underwriters.
Licensing
Active Property & Casualty license preferred
Candidates without a license will be expected to obtain the appropriate license within six months of hire.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Successful candidates are relationship-oriented, proactive, and motivated to learn. They enjoy interacting with underwriters and carrier partners, are comfortable communicating by phone and email, and bring a strong sense of ownership to their work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop technical casualty expertise while building a long-term career in brokerage, we'd love to hear from you.
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 $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 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 [email protected]
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.
