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Who is The Spencer James Group?

The Spencer James Group is a boutique insurance and employee benefits recruitment agency in Denver, Colorado. We’ve lived and breathed insurance and B2B employee benefits since 2003, and our principals personally execute every phase of every search process to ensure genuine, lasting success for both candidates and clients.
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Talent solutions for the insurance industry

Insurance Recruiting

Finding the right talent for permanent, full-time insurance positions takes more than scanning resumes. It requires a deep understanding of the industry's unique demands and the people who thrive within it. As a specialized insurance recruiter, we connect companies with professionals who bring not just the right credentials but the dedication and cultural fit that transform good hires into long-term assets. Whether you're seeking underwriters, claims adjusters, customer service representatives or policy administrators, our recruiting expertise ensures you're meeting candidates who are genuinely invested in building their careers with you. Unlike generalist firms, a focused recruitment agency like ours speaks the language of insurance, understands licensing requirements and knows which skills translate into real-world success. We handle the heavy lifting on sourcing, vetting and matching so you can focus on what you do best: running your business and serving your clients.

Insurance Executive Search

Leadership shapes everything in insurance, from risk appetite and underwriting philosophy to company culture and long-term profitability, which is why filling managerial, director and C-suite roles demands a fundamentally different approach than standard hiring. As a dedicated insurance executive search firm, we operate as your strategic partner, leveraging deep industry networks and confidential outreach to identify leaders who aren't just qualified on paper but possess the vision to steer your organization through evolving markets and regulatory landscapes. The best candidates for these pivotal positions are rarely active job seekers. They're running books of business, leading teams and driving results where they are, which is precisely why working with an experienced headhunter makes all the difference. Our executive search process goes beyond matching titles and tenure. We assess leadership style, strategic thinking and the intangibles that determine whether a hire will elevate your entire operation or simply fill a seat. When the stakes are highest and the margin for error is smallest, trust a specialist who understands that placing the right executive isn't just recruitment but a decision that reverberates across your company for years to come.

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South/Central US – Sales Rep -

We are looking for a group Sales Rep (Employee Benefits – Ancillary & Worksite) to grow broker partnerships and expand…

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Washington DC (DMV) – Group Sales Rep - Washington DC

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See what our clients say about using The Spencer James Group

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John Kirke

President | BevCap Management LLC

Steve and The Spencer James Group are exceptional, value-creating business partners in the world of employee benefits consulting and brokerage talent acquisition. Steve helped our Employee Benefits division recruit and land incredible, top-tier client-facing talent that accelerated a critical market for our team. Steve invested in our business, deeply knew our culture and was our first call for talent needs.
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Ron Altbaum

Regional Vice President of Distribution | MGIS

I’ve worked with the Spencer James Group for over three years and their ability to pre-screen and deliver top-notch candidates is unrivaled. They bring integrity and a long-term approach so often ignored in the industry. The candidates they have brought us have exceeded our expectations without surprises. The Spencer James Group not only has the candidates – they ensure the right fit.

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