Title: Surety Bond Manager
Location: Livingston, NJ
Salary $90K plus commissions. Full benefits and hybrid schedule.
Great opportunity for growth.
Position Overview
Produce and services clients, in accordance with Agency guidelines, provide a high level of service and insurance advice to all clients. Develop, build, and maintain a strong business relationship with both clients and carriers. Demonstrate integrity in all dealings with clients, carriers, and internal staff. Achieves agency objectives for account development, retention, and placement of business. Develop and expand existing book of business to grow Surety department. Cross market and sell all agency insurance services.
Primary Responsibilities
• Produce and manage new business write up, client contact and marketplace submission.
• Analyze surety financial ratios (ability to recommend/suggest surety parameters)
• Obtain bond approvals from company underwriters in accordance with exceeding the client’s surety bond program.
• Attend client/surety meetings to establish or renew surety program based on analyzed surety financial ratios/results.
• Attend surety company and/or association events
• Assist with bond claims.
• Process and issue various surety bond requests (bid, performance & payment, various commercial bonds) for current and new customers per the agency’s surety procedures
• Transact various surety bond renewals and new business item in the agency’s operating system (EPIC)
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: College degree preferred, Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Insurance License required.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Applied Preferred Database software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Word processing software.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active P&C License
Recruiter Notes:
• Sales/ Producer experience highly preferred
• Needs years of experience servicing, selling, marketing and working on big bonds with large surety companies
Key Responsibilities:
Client Strategy and Leadership
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of mid-to-large group benefits clients, within the C-suite and HR executive leadership, on primarily self-funded/self-insured plans (stop-loss placement, claims utilization analysis, and vendor/TPA management)
- Confidently lead presentations, renewal meetings, and strategy sessions in client, carrier, and industry-facing individuals with utmost professionalism
- Anticipate client needs by making proactive recommendations on alternative funding strategies, cost drivers, and long-term financial planning, strengthening retention and deepening new and existing partnerships
Business Growth and Operations
- Identify and cross-selling opportunities that will enhance client value and increase contribution toward company revenue growth
- Collaborate with carriers and TPAs to resolve escalated service issues and negotiate competitive renewals
- Partner with producers and leadership to design innovative client solutions and proposals
Team Development and Support
- Share knowledge and understanding of relevant market trends, regulatory updates, and best practices with colleagues to strengthen overall team performance
- Exemplify mentorship via demonstrating healthy workload prioritization, escalation of client issues, and implementation of strategic initiatives
- Deliver guidance on plan design, funding models, cost-containment strategies, and compliance requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- 7-10+ years’ employee benefits experience within an insurance brokerage
- Expertise with self-funded/self-insured health plans (required)
- Strong technical knowledge of group benefits products, funding models, and compliance requirements (i.e., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Proficiency in Applied Epic (preferred)
- Valid Life & Health Insurance License (required)
What We Offer:
- $125-$137K+ Discretionary Bonus
- Further Education Opportunities with Certification Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- 20 Days of PTO + 9 Holidays
- Hybrid Work Flexibility (1-day WFH)
- Free Onsite Gym and Café on Premises
Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney
Are you an experienced litigator ready to lead cases and mentor others?
Imagine a career that values not only your drive to find solutions and your empathy for clients but also supports and encourages your commitment to work-life balance. Our client is not just a law firm — it is a lifestyle-focused firm that prioritizes both excellence and sustainability.
Our client is seeking an experienced mid-level litigation associate attorney.
You will work under one or more partners while managing junior associates. You will serve as the primary point of contact for opposing counsel and clients, take ownership of your cases, and drive them toward resolution.
While you will work under partner supervision, this is a true opportunity to develop independent case management skills. You will be encouraged to develop your own legal strategies with guidance and mentorship. This role requires diligence, excellent legal research and writing skills, and a willingness to continuously learn and improve.
About the Firm
Our client advises and represents owners of homes and businesses. The firm practices law with purpose, developing a comprehensive and systematic approach to solving client problems from day one. The goal is to maintain strategic control before litigation even begins.
The firm’s partners previously represented some of the nation’s largest clients in high-stakes, high-pressure matters at all stages — from pre-litigation through appeal. Today, they bring that experience to a more balanced, client-focused environment.
What You Will Be Doing
Strong writing skills are preferred. If writing is an area for growth, the firm values candidates who are open to learning and willing to put in the effort to strengthen this skill set.
What You Need for This Position
Job Description:
The Senior Claim Specialist will be responsible for managing the claims process for clients from start to finish with an exceptional ability to achieve the best possible outcome for internal and external clients. This position requires an experienced claim professional who needs minimal supervision and can deliver exceptional service to our clients. Exposure to a wide variety of claims is a plus. Must be a quick learner and able handle significant volume and competing demands. Timeliness and accuracy in managing responsibilities is required, despite competing demands. This position will be a claims advocate for assigned accounts across multiple lines of business, which may include handling personal lines claims for high-net worth individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
What We Offer:
Location: In Office | Los Angeles, CA (West Hollywood) or Miami, FL (Brickell)
Compensation: $120K-$150K Annual Base Salary + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking an experienced In-House Tax & Accounting Recruiter to support a well-established,
entertainment-focused business management firm serving ultra-high-profile individuals, families, and family
offices.
Success in this role requires strong technical discernment, excellent judgment, and a deep understanding
of confidential, client-facing environments. You will be responsible for recruiting and building a pipeline of
tax and accounting professionals who can operate with discretion, polish, and precision in high-stakes settings.
You will work closely with senior leadership and play a critical role in supporting the firm’s ongoing growth and
talent needs.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Strategy
● Own full-cycle recruiting for tax and accounting roles, including Tax Managers, Controllers, Accounting
Managers, and Senior Accountants
● Partner closely with leadership to calibrate role requirements, performance expectations, and culture fit
● Build and maintain a strong, reliable talent pipeline aligned with the firm’s standards and client needs
● Adjust recruiting strategies as business needs evolve
Candidate Evaluation & Screening
● Assess both technical competence and client-facing capability
● Screen for discretion, professionalism, communication style, and boundary awareness
● Identify candidates capable of supporting UHNW and entertainment clients with maturity and
confidentiality
● Surface risks early and ensure candidates are thoroughly vetted before leadership review
Stakeholder Partnership
● Act as a trusted recruiting partner to leadership
● Present clear, well-reasoned candidate shortlists
● Provide thoughtful feedback and recommendations throughout the hiring process
Process & Confidentiality
● Protect client identity and sensitive information throughout the recruiting process
● Maintain organized, compliant recruiting workflows and documentation
● Ensure recruiting practices reflect the firm’s values, standards, and reputation
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Experience
● 7+ years of recruiting experience focused on tax, accounting, or finance
● Proven experience recruiting Tax Managers, Controllers, or senior-level accounting professionals
● Experience in in-house, retained search, or senior agency recruiting
● Exposure to entertainment, UHNW, family office, or similarly discreet client environments
Core Competencies
● Strong technical understanding of tax and accounting roles
● Excellent judgment and risk awareness
● Calm, professional communication style
● Ability to assess client-facing polish and discretion
● Highly organized with strong follow-through
● Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
● Background in entertainment, business management, or family office environments
● Prior experience transitioning from agency to in-house recruiting a plus
● Familiarity with ATS systems and structured recruiting processes
What Makes This Role Unique
● In-house role with high trust and visibility
● Close partnership with senior leadership
● Opportunity to help shape recruiting standards and processes
● Exposure to complex, high-profile client environments where discretion matters
Staff Accountant
Overview:
JKW Consulting is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established, independent insurance advisory and brokerage firm for a full-time accounting professional. Our client is a trusted industry leader known for delivering highly customized, white-glove service and comprehensive risk and insurance solutions to a diverse client base.
With decades of collective industry experience and a strong reputation for integrity, adaptability, and client advocacy, this organization partners with leading insurance carriers while maintaining complete independence—never pushing proprietary products. Their services span risk management, operational and transactional risk, claims support, and litigation advisory.
This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting both business and personal client needs.
Job Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain and balance the general ledger, consistently ensuring accuracy of all accounts
Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare month-end and year-end close reports
Audit and Compliance Support
Assist in preparation for internal and external audits, providing all necessary documentation
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
Closely follow all standard operating procedures to minimize financial risk
Operational Accounting and Analysis
Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking
Investigation and resolution of accounting discrepancies
Provide financial insights to support decision-making and departmental initiatives
Qualifications and Experience:
5+ years’ experience in accounting, ideally within an insurance brokerage or professional services
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration(required)
Working knowledge of GAAP Accounting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Applied Epic (preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
What We Offer:
$90K-$100K + Discretionary Bonus
Further Education Opportunities with Certification Reimbursement
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
401(k) Plan
20 Days of PTO + 9 Holidays
Hybrid Work Flexibility (1-day WFH)
Free Onsite Gym and Café on Premises
If you are a determined and dependable accounting professional looking to grow within a dynamic, expanding brokerage environment, we invite you to apply today!
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