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Brown & Brown’s Risk Solutions team, formerly known as Beecher Carlson, is looking for an Accounting Coordinator to join the team in Youngstown, OH or remotely.
The Accounting Coordinator will be responsible for all phases of the Surplus Lines Filing processes.
Responsibilities:
- Research existing regulations and create company-wide policies to ensure a smooth surplus lines filing process.
- In a location accessible to all employees, post surplus lines requirements by state, including rates and fees, SLB license, state-specific reporting periods, payment dates, required affidavits, forms, policy documents, disclosure wording, and other applicable information. Update and inform as changes occur.
- Coordinate and complete surplus lines filings for all Risk Solutions offices
- Follow licensing, record keeping, insurer eligibility, diligent search, fee remittance, policy disclosure and delivery, and independent procurement and industrial exemption rules set by each state.
- Establish a resource file available to all employees for topics such as NRRA Compliance Guidelines by state with changes as they occur, FET, and self-procured insurance.
- Assist the sales and service teams with (1) selecting the appropriate surplus lines license; (2) reporting the surplus lines transaction to the appropriate insurance authority; (3) remitting the premium fees due on the transaction to state authorities; and (4) assuring compliance with all the requirements of the surplus lines codes.
- Follow and implement approved regulatory changes to minimize risks for Risk Solutions.
- Work with the various states' surplus lines offices on audits and inquiries.
- For designated states, (1) report the surplus lines transaction to insurance regulators; (2) remit stamping and other fees due on a monthly or quarterly basis upon receipt of invoices; (3)remit premium tax due on the transaction to state authorities quarterly, semi-annually and annually and (4) assure compliance with state surplus lines statutes.
- Assist the sales and service teams with determining Home State and appropriate surplus lines broker license for reporting fees, working knowledge of the Agency Management System and ImageRight filing system.
- Set up a filing system for the Surplus Lines Dept. Establish procedures for compliance.
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage heavy workloads and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to interact professionally with peers and management.
- 5+ years of previous industry experience, including exposure to surplus lines and or premium filings preferred.
- Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
- Ability to process and understand state surplus line filing requirements.
- Must be proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
- Must have good communication skills and possess good time management skills.
- Action-oriented with an attention to detail and documentation.
Compensation & Perks:
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Discretionary time off
- Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, etc.
- Employee Stock Program
- Education Assistance Program – tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, etc.
Delivering integrated insurance and risk management solutions to some of the largest and most respected companies in the world, the Brown & Brown Risk Solutions team aims to create value beyond placing insurance. Our team challenges the status quo with our proprietary methodologies and tools to help optimize the way customers identify, quantify, mitigate, and finance risk. Using evidence-based insights, our team helps customers better understand how different risk management decisions could impact their business.
Visit us on the web at www.bbrown.com and www.bbinsurance.com.
Pay Range
19.2344 - 21.15 Hourly
The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.
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.
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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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are broad, spanning medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and added programs alongside Lyra access with up to eight no‑cost coaching or therapy sessions for teammates and covered dependents. Breadth extends to fertility/adoption solutions, second‑opinion services, diabetes care, and Medicare advocacy.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes an employer match up to 4% (100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. Savings support is positioned as a core element of the total‑rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and the company emphasizes an ownership mindset with a large share of teammates as shareholders. This creates accessible equity participation alongside retirement savings.
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Brown & Brown Insurance provides risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments offer insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We view insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver first-class service and solutions. Becoming a Brown & Brown teammate introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Our unique company culture of meritocracy rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work ®. Brown & Brown has demonstrated a Culture of Caring through dedication to the people and communities we serve. With more than 11,000 teammates in over 300 locations across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, we actively support numerous organizations in the local communities in which we live, work, and play. With a long-standing history of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, ranked as the fifth-largest brokerage in the US and sixth in the world. You can find us on the NYSE as BRO.
