Associate Carrier Management Specialist

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

The Carrier Contracting Specialist is responsible for managing insurance carrier contracts and supporting onboarding and integration during mergers and acquisition s . This role ensures the agency is properly contracted and appointed to transact business, maintains accurate contracting data, and supports strategic initiatives to maximize carrier relationships and profitability . While primary carrier assignments are preferred, this role requires flexibility to support evolving team and organizational objectives .

• Assist with carrier notification process .

• Complete business transfer documents and other necessary paperwork to ensure smooth business transition .

• Review acquired agency codes for assigned carriers to determine proper business alignment and business optimization.

• Review all carrier agreements related to acquired business—including agency agreements, profit sharing, contingency, GSC, and other compensation arrangements—to identify key terms and contract structures, with the goal of informing contract execution and negotiation strategies.

• Process amendments or new carrier agreements as needed .
• Track integration progress for each assigned carrier.
• Escalate issues if needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and carriers for escalated contracting issues or inquiries. Adapt communication techniques to ensure productive engagement with carrier partners and drive desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders a nd insurance carriers to ensure timely and accurate contracting and appointments.
• Maintain agency codes for assigned carriers .
• Maintain carrier agreements database for assigned carriers .
• Review and analyze contracts to identify business terms and contract structure, including but not limited to agency contracts, profit share agreements and any other additional compensation agreements.
• Foster collaboration with Market Relations, Relationship Managers, S&C Analysts, and Regional teams , as needed and in support of shared goals and initiatives.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle—including initiating requests, reviewing terms, negotiating as needed, executing agreements, and ensuring proper documentation and contract retention.

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• Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Practical knowledge of insurance markets and carrier operations.
• Basic understanding of carrier communications and contracting processes.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems.
• Synthesizes complex information and uses data to inform decisions.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively with internal teams, clients, and carriers .
• Identifies issues and implements effective solutions.
• Collaborates well with others and supports team success.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and upholds organizational values.

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.

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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.