Associate Producer Wholesale Insurance (West Coast)

This is a remote position. About Ck Specialty Insurance Associates Ck Specialty Insurance Associates is a rapidly growing, independently owned wholesale insurance brokerage committed to providing innovative and customized insurance solutions to retail agents and brokers across the country. Founded with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Ck Specialty was built on the foundation of speed, service, and partnership with our retail agents. Traits that remain at the core of everything we do. Since our inception in 1998, we have grown into a respected name in the Excess \& Surplus (E\&S) marketplace. We focus on a wide range of commercial and personal lines, offering access to top\-rated carriers and niche products that meet the unique needs of today’s insurance buyers. At Ck Specialty, we operate with a 120% mentality; always going above and beyond in how we serve our clients, partners, and each other. We value precision, reliability, organization, and speed, which is why our team lives by the acronym PROS. We’re a company for self\-starters, problem\-solvers, and professionals who want to be part of something fast\-moving and impactful. Overview We are seeking a motivated, relationship\-driven Associate Producer to join our growing wholesale insurance team. This role is designed for individuals currently working in assistant broker, broker support, or production support roles at larger wholesale firms who are ready to take the next step into a true production position. We are specifically looking for candidates with exposure to wholesale insurance environments who want to transition from supporting producers to becoming a producer themselves. This role will focus on building broker relationships, developing submission flow, and growing a book of business across West Coast markets. What You’ll Do * Support and eventually lead the development of a new wholesale insurance business * Work closely with retail agents, brokers, and carrier partners to structure submissions * Assist senior producers while learning underwriting appetite, markets, and placement strategy * Build and maintain relationships with West Coast brokers and retail agencies * Drive new business submissions and follow\-ups with increasing independence over time * Learn negotiation, pricing strategy, and market placement techniques * Transition from support role to active production responsibility ### **Requirements** What We’re Looking For * Current experience in a wholesale insurance brokerage or MGA environment strongly preferred * Background as a broker assistant, associate broker, or production support role * Exposure to submissions, quoting, or carrier placement workflows * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a “producer mindset” * Ambition to move into a full production role (not a long\-term support position) * Ability to build relationships and manage follow\-through * West Coast market familiarity preferred (CA, WA, OR, A