Broker Assistant

Brown & Brown Insurance

Assistant Broker supporting Binding Authority Underwriters reviewing applications and evaluating risks for insurance at Bridge Specialty Group based in New York, NY. Aiding in training personnel and ensuring accurate processing.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $31 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property.
Reviews company records to determine amount of insurance in force on a single risk or group of closely related risks and evaluates possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance.
Work with Binding Authority Underwriters when underwriting new and renewal risks, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are complete, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings where applicable are made, and taxes are paid according to appropriate state laws.
Issue and/or re-issue certificates of insurance.
Frequently coordinate and correspond with other internal and external departments via phone, mail and email to respond to questions, investigate and resolve issues, and follow up on outstanding items.
Assist in the training of other personnel as directed, not limited to instructing and training processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions, and policies for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure all correspondence and requests are documents and attached to the appropriate file in the appropriate system(s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working towards or holds valid P&C license. (Preferred)
Associate or bachelor’s degree in an insurance or accounting related discipline. (preferred)
Minimum education required High School Diploma or GED.
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Exceptional telephone demeanor
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
1 – 2 years' experience in a similar position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

insurance underwritingrisk assessmentinsurance policy issuancecertificate of insurance issuancedocument examinationloss evaluationfinancial analysisclaims investigationdata documentationtraining and instruction

Soft Skills

communicationconfidentialitycoordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailcustomer serviceinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationfollow-uptraining

Certifications

P&C licenseHigh School DiplomaGEDAssociate degree in insuranceBachelor's degree in insurance