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Associate (Environmental and Energy) Broker

Brown & Brown · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake on a policy or document before it went out.

What they are checking: Attention to detail in a role where errors can create coverage gaps and E&O exposure.

Why environmental and energy insurance, and what have you done to learn about it?

What they are checking: Genuine interest and initiative in a specialty niche that takes time to learn.

You work directly under an established broker. How do you like to receive feedback and learn the book?

What they are checking: Coachability and the ability to grow under a senior broker's guidance.

How do you keep track of many open submissions with different deadlines?

What they are checking: Organization systems that keep quotes and renewals from slipping in a high-volume desk.

What would you do

A producer sends a submission missing key information and wants quotes by Friday. What do you do?

What they are checking: Pushing back politely for what is needed while still moving fast for the retail producer.

A premium payment on a bound risk is late and the client is not returning calls. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Following financial controls and escalating correctly, since unpaid premium creates real exposure.

About the work

What do you look at first in a set of loss runs for an environmental or energy risk?

What they are checking: Ability to read loss history for frequency, severity and trends that drive how a risk is marketed.

How would you explain ISO classifications and why they matter when you qualify a submission?

What they are checking: Core underwriting vocabulary named in the posting and how classification affects pricing and appetite.

Walk me through what has to happen between getting a quote and issuing a policy on a surplus lines account.

What they are checking: Understanding of binders, state filings and surplus lines taxes that the role must handle correctly.

How would you decide which carriers to approach for a contractor's pollution liability risk?

What they are checking: Market knowledge or a reasoned approach to matching risks with carrier appetite in environmental lines.

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The full job description

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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 an Associate (Environmental and Energy) Broke r to join our growing team! The Associate Broker Works directly with an established broker under general supervision of operations leader and office leader. The associate brokers' primary duties are to review insurance submissions and applications to evaluate, qualify and market individuals and groups for insurance. How You Will Contribute: • Examine application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and loss runs to assess risk factors such as ISO classifications, applicant financials, age, occupation, accident history, and property condition. • Review company records to determine the amount of insurance in force on single or closely related risks, evaluating potential losses from catastrophes or excessive coverage. • Broker risks by ensuring the completion of required documentation, obtaining necessary quotes and binders in writing, issuing policies accurately, making state filings, and ensuring taxes are paid in accordance with state laws. • Secure payments on risks bound or written to maintain proper financial controls. • Review, analyze, and qualify risks submitted by Producers, evaluate submissions for premium and terms, and issue indications, quotes, and binders, utilizing inspection companies when necessary. • Develop and maintain carrier and brokerage relationships to place specific risks and grow a book of business. • Market and meet with retail agency customers to develop and cultivate relationships, fostering new business opportunities. • Understand company facilities and broker risks when needed to successfully negotiate placements, managing quote-to-bind activities and production results. • Service existing business, generate new business, and prioritize tasks to effectively manage workload. • Train and guide processors and assistants, reviewing submissions for accuracy and completeness, and developing their brokering skills while reducing clerical workload. Licenses and Certifications: • P&C State licensed. • CIC, CRIS and CPCU candidate, thorough familiarity with applicable ISO manuals, forms, rating plans, policy forms i.e., coverages, exclusions, conditions, and terms. (Preferred) Skills & Experience to Be Successful: • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university (Preferred) • 5 years insurance experience, 2 years of which is as an underwriting assistant. (Preferred) • Proficient with MS Office Suite. • Exceptional telephone demeanor. • Experience with excess and surplus lines underwriting agency or company 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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