Introduction At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team – we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow. 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. How you'll make an impact - Oversee the sales and operations of the Chicago RPS market. - Manage a large team and ensure growth of the office. - Direct administrative, data processing, and financial functions of the branch. - Meet financial, service, and administrative goals of the agency. - Advise regional management of any financial variances. - Prepare branch budgeting and planning, and monitor related results. - Make day-to-day operational decisions to meet branch objectives. - Interview and select new employees. - Analyze branch financials and report each department's financial goals. - Maintain and coordinate the branch's disaster recovery plan. - Ensure timely completion of departmental operational projects. - Coordinate special projects as requested by corporate. - Assist sales personnel in developing and achieving goals. - Oversee the marketing process. - Develop and maintain relationships with corporate employees. - Maintain files for company contracts and agreements. - Monitor material claims and inform regional manager and/or corporate legal of any issues. - Monitor possible errors and omissions claims and advise corporate and regional management of any material issues. About You Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Minimum of 7 years related experience. Has a solid understanding of accepted insurance practices and principles. Possesses general knowledge of computer operating and network systems, along with the technological expertise to assist in branch decision-making. Preferred Qualifications: Wholesale Insurance experience. Sales team management experience. Operations team management experience. Behaviors: Ability to effectively lead and direct accounting staff. Excellent communication skills. Exercises independent judgment. Self directed with problem solving skills and analytical skills in resolving complex problems. Compensation and benefits 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... We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements 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.