Wholesale Casualty Brokerage Assistant

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

The Brokerage Assistant provides operational and administrative support to a dynamic Casualty brokerage team helping ensure the accurate and timely processing of insurance transactions throughout the policy lifecycle. This role assists with policy administration endorsements quoting binder issuance account documentation and account servicing activities while partnering closely with brokers carrier partners and internal teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional looking to build a long-term career in commercial insurance and wholesale brokerage. Through hands-on training direct mentorship and exposure to carrier and client relationships the Brokerage Assistant will develop a strong foundation in brokerage operations while gaining opportunities for growth into marketing client-facing and brokerage-focused roles.

Location: This role will work hybrid out of our Chicago office with Mon-Thurs in office and Fridays work from home. Our office is located at 540 W Madison St Floor 9 Chicago IL 60647.

What will your job entail

• Support the day-to-day servicing and administration of commercial casualty insurance accounts.
• Assist brokers with quoting quote issuance binder preparation policy processing endorsements and account documentation.
• Review policies endorsements binders and related insurance documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare renewal marketing materials submissions cover letters and other brokerage-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate client policy and transaction information within agency management systems and document management platforms.
• Organize and maintain account files ensuring documentation is complete and compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from brokers underwriters carrier partners clients and internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with renewal activities policy servicing and other account management functions throughout the insurance lifecycle.
• Collaborate with brokers marketing professionals and operational teams to support successful account execution and client service.
• Utilize brokerage technology platforms including AIM ImageRight Microsoft Excel Outlook and other business applications.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as needed.
• Participate in professional development opportunities industry events networking functions and relationship-building activities with carrier and client partners.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management & Insurance Business Finance Sales Marketing Communications or a related field.
• Active Property & Casualty license or willingness to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated initiative professionalism and a desire to learn the insurance industry.

Preferred

• Internship coursework or professional experience in insurance underwriting brokerage financial services sales customer service account management or related fields.
• Familiarity with AIM ImageRight agency management systems or other insurance technology platforms.
• Experience utilizing AI-powered productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot Claude ChatGPT or similar solutions.
• Property & Casualty insurance license or willingness to obtain upon hire.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on training from experienced Casualty brokerage professionals.
• Exposure to commercial insurance placements underwriting strategy carrier relationships and client service.
• A collaborative energetic team environment that values learning development and professional growth.
• Opportunities to attend industry networking events and build relationships with carrier and client partners.
• Multiple long-term career paths including brokerage operations marketing account management and producer/broker roles.
• The ability to build a rewarding career in the wholesale insurance industry while learning directly from experienced professionals.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the 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 expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand 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.

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 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 hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $31.25 per hour.

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 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

The above is intended to describe this jobs general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements 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.