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Associate Broker - Small Business Unit (SBU)

Brown & Brown · WI · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a customer through a claim or billing problem.

What they are checking: Service skill in handling claims support and billing questions with care and accuracy.

How do you build relationships with retail agents you only talk to by phone and email?

What they are checking: Remote relationship building with agents across the country, central to the role.

How have you built your knowledge of environmental insurance, or how would you?

What they are checking: Initiative to learn a technical specialty that takes time to master.

What would you do

How would you keep small business accounts from being lost at renewal?

What they are checking: A retention plan that starts early and keeps agents informed and engaged.

You support and lead a service team toward monthly production goals. How would you keep the team on track?

What they are checking: Early leadership skill in organizing a small team around shared targets.

How would you handle an agent who wants a policy change backdated?

What they are checking: Holding to carrier rules and ethics while still helping the agent find a solution.

A carrier comes back with terms the agent will not like. How do you present them?

What they are checking: Honest, clear communication that keeps the agent's trust with bad news.

About the work

An agent asks you to explain why a contractor's pollution liability policy excludes a certain exposure. How do you answer?

What they are checking: Environmental insurance knowledge and the ability to explain coverage advantages and disadvantages clearly.

What do you know about the difference between admitted and surplus lines markets?

What they are checking: Basic wholesale market knowledge that environmental placements depend on.

How do you keep track of many small accounts with different renewal dates?

What they are checking: Organization systems that keep high-volume small business renewals from slipping.

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The full job description

As published by Brown & Brown.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Bridge Specialty Group is seeking a n Associate Broker – Small Business Unit (SBU) to join our growing team in Madison, Wisconsin ! The Associate Broker - SBU is responsible for supporting the retention and growth of the company’s Small Business Unit (SBU). This role works closely with insurance agents nationwide to deliver exceptional customer service, maintain strong client relationships, and provide technical expertise in environmental insurance. The Associate Broker serves as a key liaison between carriers, clients, agents, and other business partners to facilitate new business opportunities, renewals, and ongoing account service. This role does not typically require the use of a personal or rental vehicle for business purposes. How You Will Contribute: • Work with insurance agents nationally to retain clients and deliver exceptional service, including explaining policy coverage, advantages, and disadvantages. • Provide prompt, accurate , and professional customer service, addressing inquiries regarding coverage, policy changes, claims support, and billing clarifications. • Support and lead the service team to meet yearly and monthly production goals. • Maintain accurate records of all activities in the management database system. • Establish payment arrangements and assist with premium collection per agency guidelines. • Review policies and quotes for accuracy before sending them to insurance agents. • Manage retention of existing and new businesses using spreadsheets, company databases , and various communication tools. • Provide backup support for other teammates, including data entry, marketing, and quality control. • Be available remotely during non-scheduled hours to ensure client retention, including answering urgent emails and forwarding business calls. • Maintains compliance with Quality Control guidelines. Licenses and Certifications: •      An active state insurance license. Skills & Experience to Be Successful: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Two (2) or more years of successful commercial property & casualty insurance experience. • Experience with EPIC, Salesforce, or equivalent management systems. • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe. • Strong customer service and relationship management skills. Preferred: • Insurance designations (e.g., CPCU, ARM, CIC). • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, or a related discipline. • Experience in environmental insurance or wholesale brokerage. About Us: Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book . Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: • 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. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

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