Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Licensing Specialist
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG), Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
How you'll make an impact We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensing Specialist to assist in managing the individual insurance licensing process. The Licensing Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with state insurance regulations and maintaining accurate and up-to-date licensing records for our insurance agents, in partnership with our 3rd party licensing administrator. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the liaison and facilitator of all Divisional licensing needs, including vendor relationships; Supports M&A activity within both implementation and integration of licensing; Leading continual development and improvement to centralization of licensing information and Acts as key resource for licensing protocols. Provides licensing knowledge and assistance to our production teams, client service professionals and the surplus lines tax department.
Responsibilities
Manage the individual insurance licensing process for insurance agents, including initial licensing, renewals, and terminations. Working as a conduit with our 3rd party licensing Administrator.
Managing decisions and recommending course of action based upon administrative actions against insurance licensees.
Liaison with licensee on best actions to take while following Dept protocol.
Stay up-to-date with state insurance regulations and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Coordinate with insurance agents to gather necessary documentation and information for licensing applications.
Monitor and track licensing renewals to ensure timely submission and compliance.
Assist insurance agents with any licensing-related inquiries or issues.
Conduct regular audits to ensure licensing records are accurate and up-to-date.
Stay informed about industry trends and changes in licensing regulations.
Provide training and guidance to insurance agents on licensing requirements and processes.
Assist with all integration processes with mergers and acquisitions.
About You Required
Bachelor's degree or minimum of 3+ years of experience in insurance licensing or a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of state insurance regulations and licensing requirements.
Proficient in using licensing software and databases.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred
Familiarity with insurance agency management systems is preferred.
Experience in insurance licensing or a similar role preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Familiarity with insurance agency management systems is a plus.
Ability to adapt to changing regulations and industry trends.
Work Traits
Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Compensation and benefits 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
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 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.
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How you'll make an impact We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensing Specialist to assist in managing the individual insurance licensing process. The Licensing Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with state insurance regulations and maintaining accurate and up-to-date licensing records for our insurance agents, in partnership with our 3rd party licensing administrator. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the liaison and facilitator of all Divisional licensing needs, including vendor relationships; Supports M&A activity within both implementation and integration of licensing; Leading continual development and improvement to centralization of licensing information and Acts as key resource for licensing protocols. Provides licensing knowledge and assistance to our production teams, client service professionals and the surplus lines tax department.
Responsibilities
Manage the individual insurance licensing process for insurance agents, including initial licensing, renewals, and terminations. Working as a conduit with our 3rd party licensing Administrator.
Managing decisions and recommending course of action based upon administrative actions against insurance licensees.
Liaison with licensee on best actions to take while following Dept protocol.
Stay up-to-date with state insurance regulations and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Coordinate with insurance agents to gather necessary documentation and information for licensing applications.
Monitor and track licensing renewals to ensure timely submission and compliance.
Assist insurance agents with any licensing-related inquiries or issues.
Conduct regular audits to ensure licensing records are accurate and up-to-date.
Stay informed about industry trends and changes in licensing regulations.
Provide training and guidance to insurance agents on licensing requirements and processes.
Assist with all integration processes with mergers and acquisitions.
About You Required
Bachelor's degree or minimum of 3+ years of experience in insurance licensing or a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of state insurance regulations and licensing requirements.
Proficient in using licensing software and databases.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred
Familiarity with insurance agency management systems is preferred.
Experience in insurance licensing or a similar role preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Familiarity with insurance agency management systems is a plus.
Ability to adapt to changing regulations and industry trends.
Work Traits
Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Compensation and benefits 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
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 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.
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