Commercial Insurance Recruiter
Commercial Insurance Recruiting in New York City, NY
Global Insurance Capital — Executive & Specialty Lines Placement
New York City is the global center of commercial insurance, home to major carrier headquarters, Lloyd's of London syndicates, the world's largest commercial brokerages, and the most technically demanding specialty lines market in the country. Midtown Manhattan concentrates most commercial insurance activity. SHG recruits across all commercial insurance disciplines in New York City, with particular depth in executive search, professional lines, and E&S.
New York City Salary Insight: New York City commands the highest commercial insurance compensation in the US. Senior Commercial Underwriters average $110,000–$170,000. Professional Lines and D&O specialists earn $120,000–$180,000. Insurance executives at the VP and Director level regularly exceed $200,000 in total compensation.
Why New York City Insurance Firms Choose SHG
New York City Insurance Market Knowledge
Deep understanding of New York City's commercial insurance hiring environment — salary norms, talent availability, and what agencies, carriers, and MGAs are competing for in this market.
Pre-Built Talent Pipelines
We don't start from zero when you call. Active candidate relationships across New York City mean faster time-to-fill and better quality hires for permanent roles.
Permanent Placement Only
Every search in New York City is direct hire. No temps, no contract-to-perm. Your hire is a full-time, permanent team member — backed by our retention guarantee.
Key Insurance Employers in New York City
NYC hosts global headquarters for AIG, Chubb, and Marsh McLennan, plus Lloyd's syndicates, major wholesale operations, and the largest commercial brokerage offices in the world.
Commercial Insurance Jobs We Recruit For in New York City
SHG places commercial insurance professionals at all seniority levels in New York City — from account managers and producers to executives and directors. All placements are direct hire, permanent positions. Submit your resume to be considered for New York City openings.
Commercial Insurance Jobs in New York City — FAQ
QWhat commercial insurance jobs are available in New York City?
New York City is the global center of commercial insurance. SHG recruits for insurance executives, professional lines underwriters, E&S specialists, wholesale brokers, and senior leadership roles across Midtown Manhattan and the broader NYC metro.
QWhat do commercial insurance professionals earn in New York City?
New York City commands the highest commercial insurance compensation in the US. Senior Commercial Underwriters average $110,000–$170,000. Professional Lines and D&O specialists earn $120,000–$180,000. Insurance executives at the VP and Director level regularly exceed $200,000 in total compensation.
QWhich insurance companies hire in New York City?
NYC hosts global headquarters for AIG, Chubb, and Marsh McLennan, plus Lloyd's syndicates, major wholesale operations, and the largest commercial brokerage offices in the world. Midtown Manhattan is the most concentrated commercial insurance hiring market globally.
Nearby Markets We Also Recruit In
SHG recruits commercial insurance professionals across New York City and all surrounding markets in New York. View all New York markets →
For New York City Employers
Hire Commercial Insurance Talent in New York City
Looking for a commercial lines account manager, underwriter, claims professional, or insurance executive in New York City? SHG delivers permanent placements — not temps — with a retention guarantee on every search.
Hire in New York City NowFor New York City Candidates
Find a Commercial Insurance Job in New York City
SHG works with top agencies, carriers, and MGAs in New York City to fill permanent commercial insurance positions. If you're in commercial lines, underwriting, claims, risk management, or E&S — we want to hear from you.
Submit Your ResumeAbout SHG — Commercial Insurance Recruiters in New York City, NY
Stone Hendricks Group (SHG) is a national commercial insurance recruiting firm providing permanent placement services exclusively for the insurance industry. We serve New York City agencies, insurance carriers, MGAs, and wholesale brokers with specialist commercial insurance recruiting across commercial lines, P&C, underwriting, claims, risk management, and E&S / surplus lines.
Unlike generalist staffing firms, SHG works exclusively in commercial insurance — meaning our candidate pipelines, market knowledge, and hiring process are purpose-built for insurance organizations in New York City and across New York. Every placement is direct hire and permanent, backed by our industry-leading retention guarantee.
New York City Insurance Salary Benchmarks
New York City commercial insurance compensation is the highest in the country. Executive and specialty lines professionals regularly command $180,000–$300,000+ in total compensation.
Free 2026 Salary GuideRecruiting across all of New York?
SHG recruits commercial insurance professionals in every major market across New York.