Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

As an Account Executive for the Surety team, you’ll manage the largest and most
complex new business opportunities.
Servicing Account Executives work directly with the Producers and Practice Leaders by
identifying and implementing new business opportunities and delivering superior client
service. You’ll also be responsible for actively retaining business and maintaining senior
level relationships with clients, while keeping up to date on market changes and trends and
providing expert technical knowledge related to issues

Consult with clients on internal strategy and what value Woodruff Sawyer’s offerings
bring to strategic initiatives
Coordinate all aspects of renewal process with client and Producer; anticipate client
needs and risk profile and apply this knowledge to best position client in the
insurance surety market
Build strong carrier relationships and leverage these as needed to assist team and
insure the best client solutions, including new platforms and technologies for both
contract and commercial surety.
Serve as a mentor to team members on in-depth knowledge of procedures and
complex issues
Arrange strategy meetings with client, Producer, and team, involving Practice Leader
when appropriate
Prepare and guide preparation and presentation of renewal proposals to clients
Assure timely receipt of information from clients to Account Managers; collaborate
with Account Managers in developing specifications, securing underwriting
information, analyzing existing coveragesneeds, and making coverage comparisons
appropriate risk and financial advice.
Expand existing account relationships by developing new coverages products and
designing innovative program solutions
Maintain specific industry/coverage/technical expertise and serve as a proactive
resource on the team; ability to work directly with a Producer
Stay abreast of market changes, developing trends and maintain awareness of
competition
Participate in relative industry and trade associate meetings and events
Develop networks of COI’s amongst CPA, Bankers, Attorney and other advisor who
are aligned with our advisory approach to the construction industry.

Minimum of 8 years of industry experience; demonstrated ability to resolve more
complex client issuesExcellent presentation skills in a sales environment
Strong technical skills, including broad understanding of insurance coverages and
solutions
College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required
Advanced insurance designations preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and
shift focus as priorities change

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.