Broker Assistant

Ryan Specialty Group is an international specialty insurance organization that provides innovative solutions for brokers, agents and insurance carriers. The RSG family includes a wholesale brokerage operation, RT Specialty, a collection of managing general underwriting companies, RSG Underwriting Managers (RSGUM), and a specialty insurance services provider, Ryan Direct Group (RDG).

RT Specialty, a division of Ryan Specialty Group is looking for an Broker Assistant to join our New York City, NY office. We are a fast paced, energetic and rapidly growing organization that offiers a great opportunity for someone interested in further developing their insurance career.This position provides basic technical expertise and administrative support for Broker team to facilitate the process of market placement, client service, and account processing.

* May input and update new and current client information in all required systems * May assist with preparing necessary documentation such as spreadsheets, cover letters, etc. * Provides necessary administrative support to the broker team. * May assist the broker in preparing documents to market renewal business. * Other relevant duties as assigned.

* Associate's degree or higher preferred. * Experience in retail agency/brokerage or insurance company environment preferred. * Basic understanding of wholesale insurance coverages, forms and processes preferred. * Experience in an office setting or administrative role. * Critical attention to details and customer service needs. * Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks. * Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel. * Strong communication skills, both oral written. * Proven track record of being a team player. * Flexibility in workflow priorities as business needs change. * Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. **Physical Demands:** * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, feel, handle controls, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (20 inches or less) and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. **Work Environment:** * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * This role routinely works in professional, open cubicle environment with moderate noise, uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines