Business Development Associate - Personal Lines

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty, is looking for a Business Development Associate to join our Richmond team. We are a fast-paced, energetic, and rapidly growing organization that offers a great opportunity for someone interested in further developing their career. Ryan Specialty has been named one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek and has been named 2023 Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the insurance industry with existing personal lines retail agent / broker relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Business development with personal lines retail insurance agents / brokers in a defined territory.
• Developing and implementing marketing strategies for both existing and prospective customer base.
• Developing new and fostering existing relationships with retail insurance producers to develop submission and quote activity.
• Assist with development of a comprehensive marketing plan to facilitate current business growth initiatives and execute the plan.
• Analyzing market trends to evaluate, develop and implement strategic plans to meet and exceed organizational goals.
• Work in unison with our Production team leaders in developing new and enhancing existing retail insurance agent / broker relationships. 
• Assist retail agents / brokers with connecting to the proper RT / RSG divisions based on customer needs. 
• Assist with / handle customer complaints and solve customer problems accordingly. 
• Additional duties as assigned by manager or office president(s).

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Psychology or Business is preferred, but not required.
• Must possess strong computer/technology/systems skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Strong ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Critical attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Proven track record of being a team player.
• May be required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be open to significant business travel as determined by the needs of the business.

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are committed to building, growing, and sustaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of society throughout the entirety of the organization and throughout the insurance industry.We strive to harness our differences and commonalities to better serve our clients, trading partners, workforce, and communities.We aspire to cultivate a company that is both inclusive and equitable, where every employee is recognized and assessed based on their performance and contributions.