Full-Time

Associate Broker

Ryan Specialty

Ryan Specialty

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty insurance brokerages and underwriting programs

Compensation Overview

$80k - $100k/yr

+ Bonus

Ormond Beach, FL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Marketing
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Three to five or more years of experience in commercial insurance, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, account management, customer service, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • An interest in developing a career in brokerage, business development, and insurance sales is required.
  • Knowledge of commercial casualty coverages, including General Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, and Excess Liability, is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to build relationships and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Support the placement and servicing of new and renewal casualty business in partnership with brokers and carrier partners.
  • Develop a strong understanding of clients' operations, exposures, and insurance needs to support account retention and growth.
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of marketing materials to carriers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Review quotes, binders, policies, endorsements, and related documentation to ensure coverage aligns with client expectations and placement objectives.
  • Serve as a day-to-day resource for clients, retail agents, and carrier partners, responding promptly to service requests and coverage inquiries.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with underwriters while developing knowledge of carrier appetites, market conditions, and casualty products.
  • Assist brokers in negotiating coverage terms, pricing, and program structures to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Identify cross-sell and account growth opportunities and partner with brokers to expand client relationships.
  • Maintain quality control across assigned accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies, coverage concerns, and documentation issues.
  • Support the renewal process by gathering client information, coordinating marketing efforts, and tracking deliverables throughout the placement lifecycle.
  • Participate in client meetings, carrier meetings, and industry events to build market knowledge and professional relationships.
  • Contribute to client retention, revenue growth, and business development initiatives through service and proactive account management.
  • Pursue ongoing professional development through licensing, designation programs, and industry education opportunities.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Three to five or more years of experience in commercial insurance, wholesale brokerage, underwriting, account management, customer service, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of commercial casualty coverages, including General Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella, and Excess Liability.

Ryan Specialty provides specialty insurance products and solutions to insurance brokers, agents, and carriers. It operates through three segments: Wholesale Brokerage (RT Specialty) to place complex risks, Binding Authority for managing general underwriters to quote and service policies, and Underwriting Management to develop proprietary programs under delegated authority. The company differentiates itself by combining broker access, delegated underwriting authority, and proprietary programs to serve hard-to-place risks, with a strong US presence and international reach. Its goal is to deliver tailored risk solutions for specialty and hard-to-place risks while expanding its international specialty insurance market.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 7.2% to $916.6 million, with $284.5 million returned.
  • Empower targets $80 million annual savings by 2029, supporting larger margins later.
  • July 2026 acquisitions and asset sales show Ryan Specialty keeps consolidating specialty niches.

What critics are saying

  • June 30, 2026 debt reached $3.633 billion; interest expense squeezes margins through 2032.
  • A March 2, 2026 trademark lawsuit and spring 2026 securities probes damage brand trust.
  • Empower’s $160 million charges through 2028 and $12 million software impairment slow execution.

What makes Ryan Specialty unique

  • Ryan Specialty runs a fee-based specialty platform across RT Specialty, Binding Authority, and RSUM.
  • Its 40-plus MGUs target hard-to-place property, casualty, and financial lines in fragmented markets.
  • August 2026 executive option settlement keeps equity incentives aligned while limiting dilution.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

16%
Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2026
Ryan Specialty and MediaAlpha are small-cap stocks to target, while EverQuote lags behind

MediaAlpha, an insurance marketplace technology platform, has demonstrated strong momentum with 69.4% annual revenue growth over the past two years. The company, which connects insurance carriers with consumers, is trading at a market capitalisation of $544.6 million. The platform processes nearly 10 million consumer referrals monthly across property, casualty, health and life insurance products. Forecasted revenue growth of 11.8% for the next 12 months suggests sustained momentum. Earnings per share growth of 564% annually has significantly outpaced revenue expansion, indicating improving profitability as the business scales. Ryan Specialty, a wholesale insurance broker founded in 2010, posted impressive metrics including 21.2% annual revenue growth and a robust 19.2% free cash flow margin. The company trades at $4.73 billion market capitalisation.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 3rd, 2026
Ryan Specialty tops Wall Street picks with 36% upside, while Mister Car Wash and Donnelley Financial face headwinds

Ryan Specialty, a wholesale insurance broker founded in 2010, is attracting Wall Street attention with a consensus price target of $64.31, implying 35.5% upside. The company has demonstrated strong organic revenue growth averaging 12.8% over the past two years. Ryan Specialty's earnings per share grew 23.1% annually over the last two years, significantly outpacing peers. The company maintains a robust free cash flow margin of 18.9%, enabling consistent capital reinvestment and returns. Meanwhile, analysts remain bullish on Mister Car Wash and Donnelley Financial Solutions despite concerning fundamentals. Mister Car Wash faces weak same-store sales trends and high debt levels, whilst Donnelley Financial Solutions has seen sales decline 3% annually over five years. Independent analysis suggests caution on these stocks despite Wall Street's optimistic price targets.

Insurance Canada
Nov 7th, 2025
Ryan Specialty Acquires Stewart Specialty Risk

Ryan Specialty has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stewart Specialty Risk Underwriting Ltd. (SSRU), a Canadian managing general underwriter based in Toronto. SSRU, founded in 2016 by Stephen Stewart, specializes in high-hazard property and casualty solutions and will join the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division. SSRU has a strong distribution network across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.

Artemis
Sep 5th, 2025
Ryan Specialty raises $400M reinsurance sidecar

Ryan Specialty launched a collateralized reinsurance sidecar, Ryan Alternative Capital Re, Ltd., raising $400 million, backed by Flexpoint Ford and Sixth Street. This vehicle supports Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers' P&C insurance business, providing $900 million in multi-year premium capacity. The initiative, in collaboration with AXIS Capital and Lloyd's of London, aims to enhance specialty cat and non-cat risk capacity. Deutsche Bank Securities acted as the structuring and placement agent.

Business Wire
May 21st, 2025
Ryan Specialty Acquires 360° Underwriting

Ryan Specialty enters Ireland with acquisition of 360 Underwriting.