Client Executive- Commercial Insurance Real Estate
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants · Newport Beach, CA · 2 wk ago
HybridBusiness Development$130k–$140k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Client Executive is a senior, client-facing individual contributor role, responsible for managing Property & Casualty insurance relationships for a complex portfolio of real estate and construction clients. As a key member of the client service team, this position leads service delivery, coordinates program activities, and ensures effective execution of client strategies. This role carries direct responsibility for performing critical service functions, serving as both a strategic advisor and hands-on resource to clients. The Client Executive provides expert consultation, proactively identifies client needs, and delivers tailored solutions that support retention and drive growth.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Producers in all aspects of client service, including new business development, renewals, and expansion opportunities within existing accounts
- Serve as a hands-on contributor in the delivery of client service, ensuring strategies are effectively implemented and executed
- Lead the marketing and placement process, including development of submission strategy, preparation of high-quality market submissions, direct engagement with carriers, and negotiation of coverage terms, conditions, and pricing to achieve optimal program outcomes
- Align and coordinate internal resources to support client needs, including execution of renewal strategies and long-term risk management initiatives
- Collaborate with Producers, Risk Control, Claims, and service team members to develop and deliver risk analyses, stewardship reports, and client facing deliverables
- Partner closely with Client Managers and colleagues to ensure efficient, accurate, and high-quality service delivery; directly manage select client relationships as appropriate
- Oversee and contribute to the timely and accurate completion of service deliverables, including endorsements, certificates, audits, and invoicing
- Evaluate client exposures and provide strategic recommendations on coverage structure, program design, and risk financing approaches
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to support the development of service team members without direct supervisory responsibility
- Travel as needed to support client relationships and business development efforts
Requirements
- Strong negotiation skills and deep knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance, including major lines of coverage and industry-specific exposures (real estate and construction preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to quickly become proficient in internal systems (Sagitta and ImageRight experience preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, data, and emerging AI solutions to streamline workflows, enhance client service, and improve insight generation, accuracy, and efficiency in service delivery and outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence, mentor, and collaborate across teams without formal supervisory authority
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret coverage forms, contracts, and financial data
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
- High level of professionalism with a strong client service orientation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 8–10 years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in a client-facing role
- Demonstrated experience in project management and client program leadership
- Relevant industry designations preferred (e.g., CIC, CPCU, CRM)
- Active Property & Casualty Broker License, with the ability to maintain required licensing through continuing education
- Valid driver’s license