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Marsh McLennan

Surplus Lines Tax Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$113K - $152K/yr

As a Surplus Lines Tax Manager, you will lead a team of Tax Advisors, oversee day-to-day surplus lines tax operations and guiding the team through complex analytical tasks and projects. You will ...

Ryan Specialty

Surplus Lines Representative

$22.25 - $25/hr

Position Summary The Surplus Lines Representative is responsible for handling semi-routine ... Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to ...

Ryan Specialty

Surplus Lines Representative

$22.25 - $25/hr

Position Summary The Surplus Lines Representative is responsible for handling semi-routine ... Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to ...

Amwins

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Keeping manager apprised of any state updates, if these have not already been communicated by our Corporate Compliance team. * Coordinating with, and backing up, other Surplus Lines Tax Specialists.

Amwins

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Keeping manager apprised of any state updates, if these have not already been communicated by our Corporate Compliance team. * Coordinating with, and backing up, other Surplus Lines Tax Specialists.

CRC Group

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist Job Profile Summary The Surplus Lines Tax Specialist supports the ... Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet ...

Tihinsurance

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist

Surplus Lines Tax Specialist Job Profile Summary The Surplus Lines Tax Specialist supports the ... Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet ...

EPIC Brokers

Temp: Surplus Lines Analyst

$25 - $30/hr

Process surplus lines tax returns for all assigned states before due dates. * Coordinate payment of ... Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days ...

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USG Insurance Services

Surplus Lines Tax Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$21 - $22/hr

Surplus Lines Tax Analyst Hours : 8:30-5:00 Local Time Location : Full-Time In Office Compensation ... Welcome to USG, a distinguished national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with a ...

USG Insurance Services

Surplus Lines Tax Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$21 - $22/hr

Surplus Lines Tax Analyst Hours : 8:30-5:00 Local Time Location : Full-Time In Office Compensation ... Welcome to USG, a distinguished national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with a ...

ReSource Pro

Surplus Lines Tax & Compliance Specialist

$19.63 - $33.13/hr

Manage client communications by responding to emails, inquiries, billing questions, and payment confirmations in a professional and timely manner * Prepare, process, and distribute surplus lines tax ...

Acrisure

Associate I - Surplus Lines

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$14 - $19.25/hr

... for a Surplus Lines Associate in its Regulatory Affairs Department who possesses a passion for ... of management: * Initiates tax compliance submissions as assigned by senior team member * Verifies ...

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How much do surplus lines manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for surplus lines manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surplus lines manager?

Surplus Lines Managers are professionals who oversee the placement and management of insurance policies that are not available through standard admitted insurers. They work with surplus lines brokers, insurance carriers, and clients to provide coverage for unique or high-risk situations that the regular market cannot accommodate. Their role includes ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, managing relationships with specialty insurers, and staying updated on changes in surplus lines laws. Surplus Lines Managers are essential in securing coverage for complex risks, such as large commercial operations or emerging industries.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a surplus lines manager?

To thrive as a Surplus Lines Manager, you need a deep understanding of specialty insurance markets, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and relevant insurance licenses. Familiarity with surplus lines filing systems, insurance rating tools, and platforms like Lloyd's or state surplus lines portals is crucial. Exceptional analytical thinking, negotiation skills, and attention to detail help you manage complex policies and maintain strong relationships with brokers and underwriters. These skills are essential to ensure accurate policy placement, regulatory adherence, and to optimize profitability in a niche insurance market.

What are common challenges faced by surplus lines managers and how can they be addressed?

Surplus Lines Managers often deal with rapidly changing regulations and complex compliance requirements, which can be a significant challenge. Staying up to date with state-specific filing rules, tax calculations, and documentation is essential to avoid errors and penalties. Building strong relationships with brokers, underwriters, and regulatory agencies helps facilitate smoother transactions and quicker issue resolution. Leveraging technology and specialized surplus lines software can streamline processes and reduce administrative burden, allowing managers to focus on strategic tasks and team development.

What is the difference between Surplus Lines Manager vs Surplus Lines Broker?

AspectSurplus Lines ManagerSurplus Lines Broker
CredentialsMay require licensing and managerial certificationsLicensed insurance producer/broker license
Work EnvironmentOversees surplus lines operations within an insurance company or agencyActs as an intermediary between clients and surplus lines insurers
Employer & Industry UsageInsurance companies, agencies managing surplus lines departmentsIndependent brokers or agencies placing coverage with surplus lines insurers

While both roles involve surplus lines insurance, the Surplus Lines Manager oversees the department and compliance, whereas the Surplus Lines Broker actively arranges coverage for clients. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the surplus lines industry.

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Infographic showing various Surplus Lines Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

Surplus Lines Tax Manager

Austin, TX • On-site

Marsh McLennan
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$113K - $152K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Company:MarshDescription:

This is the current role We are seeking a talented individual to join our Surplus Lines Tax team at Marsh. This role will be based in Austin, TX.

This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Surplus Lines Tax Manager, you will lead a team of Tax Advisors, oversee day-to-day surplus lines tax operations and guiding the team through complex analytical tasks and projects. You will collaborate closely with client-facing and market-facing colleagues, as well as senior leadership, to ensure accurate surplus lines tax filings, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement across assigned jurisdictions.

We will count on you to:

  • Lead and oversee the Surplus Lines Tax team, providing ongoing mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation to support professional development and high-quality output.
  • Manage daily surplus lines tax operations, implementing processes and policies to optimize productivity, accuracy, and compliance across assigned jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with client-facing and market-facing colleagues to advise on escalations and complex surplus lines placements, ensuring compliance prior to binding, accurate invoicing, and timely documentation submission for surplus lines filings.
  • Coordinate workflow among client-facing, market-facing, and surplus lines processing units to guarantee timely, accurate filings and effective issue resolution.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with regulators, serving as the primary point of contact for escalations, audits, inquiries, and questions related to insurance statutes and surplus lines regulations.
  • Monitor pending and enacted changes to surplus lines regulations, communicate relevant updates to the team and stakeholders, and identify and escalate process improvement opportunities to streamline surplus lines business operations.

What you need to have:

  • Knowledge of surplus lines insurance, tax, and compliance requirements, with experience ensuring accurate filings and regulatory adherence.
  • Minimum 5+ years of insurance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role; surplus lines insurance experience highly desirable.
  • Corporate Tax experience, Compliance and Accounting expertise highly recommended
  • Bachelors degree preferred, along with a Property and Casualty broker license, Surplus Lines License, or the ability to obtain required licenses within 60 days of hire.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly adapt to other applications and programs, with a client-focused mindset and strong relationship-building skills.

What makes you stand out:

  • Demonstrated experience managing surplus lines regulatory relationships, audits, escalations, and complex jurisdictional issues.
  • Proven track record driving process improvement initiatives, mitigating fines and penalties, and partnering with Compliance on client-based and corporate projects.
  • Experience operating as an effective consultant and advisor, including training, or presenting to stakeholders using tools such as PowerPoint.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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