Account Executive- Wholesale Casualty

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers specialize in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation, and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms.

About the Role

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: Phoenix, AZ office (5410 East High Street Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85054). 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually. The wage range considers factors such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure, certification, business needs, and market demands. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Ryan Specialty offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days, as well as paid parental leave, mental health services, and more. For additional information, visit Ryan Specialty Total Rewards.

Schedule

4-5 days in office during onboarding, transitioning to a regular 4-day work week post ramp-up period.