Associate Captive Executive

Position Summary

What will your job entail

Key Responsibilities

Client & Broker Relationship Management

• Lead business development efforts for assigned captives executing the strategy set by Captive leadership and identifying opportunities to expand relationships.
• Own the development of new business and renewal proposals working directly with brokers and clients to explain program mechanics and resolve questions.
• Drive client stewardship activities building strong lasting relationships with brokers and clients and delivering a consistently high standard of service.

Strategic Support & Leadership Collaboration

• Partner with the Captive Executive on the strategic direction of each captive program contributing directly to key decisions and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Co-lead board preparation including building board books financial reports and strategic updates that give directors a clear confident view of program performance.
• Engage directly with clients brokers and service providers to advance business development and keep program activities executing smoothly.

Operational & Administrative Excellence

• Manage day-to-day operations for assigned captives renewals premium collection and claims oversight end to end.
• Prepare proposals renewals actuarial reports and financial statements to a standard of accuracy and polish thats ready for client and board review.
• Track and forecast premiums expenses and budget performance flagging risks early and keeping the captive on solid financial footing.

Risk Management & Strategic Reporting

• Monitor risk management strategy alongside the Captive Executive assessing program performance and surfacing opportunities to improve results.
• Compile and interpret reporting on risk exposures loss ratios and other key metrics for internal stakeholders and the Board of Directors.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Coordinate closely with underwriting claims and compliance teams to keep every part of the captive program running seamlessly.
• Mentor junior team members and help build a strong collaborative team culture.
• Pursue ongoing training to deepen captive insurance expertise and prepare for expanded responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Insurance Risk Management or a related field. CPCU or ARM designation is a plus.
• Experience: 35 years in commercial insurance with a focus on underwriting risk management or captives. Experience supporting or partnering with senior leadership and managing client relationships preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid grounding in Property & Casualty insurance particularly Workers Compensation Commercial Automobile and General Liability. Familiarity with group captive structures and operations is highly desirable.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparing polished documentation and presenting complex information to senior leaders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word); experience with financial or reporting software is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.

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