Insurance Placement Specialist – Commercial, Middle, Large

Role Overview

• Responsible for maintaining timeline and process during the new business process and renewal process, inclusive of exposure analysis, quote specifications, analysis and negotiation of coverage offers, and preparation and presentation of coverage proposals.
• Communicate effectively within the team environment, inclusive of the Client Advisors and Account Service Team, as well as with markets.
• Review insurance policies and contracts and make recommendations for improvement.
• Work with others to prepare property and casualty insurance submissions for new business prospects and renewing accounts including, but not limited to: Insurance specifications for each line of coverage, Acord applications using firm’s agency management system, loss summaries, prospect profile, exposure schedules, etc
• Analyze excel spreadsheets of prospect client exposure and/or loss data, as well as develop financial models of loss sensitive programs, when necessary.
• Maintain familiarity and working relationships with various insurance companies and wholesalers.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information.
• Rating policies in carrier systems, when applicable, to assist in the quoting and proposal development process.
• Abide by and maintain all licensing requirements, including continuing education.
• Attend seminars, company meetings, carrier events and educational activities needed to improve overall job expertise and product knowledge.
• Performing coverage gap analysis and delivering strategic coverage recommendations tailored to each client’s specific risk profile.
• Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Identifying opportunities to engage Risk Resources for specialized expertise and partnering with them to deliver tailored solutions for complex client needs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant insurance experience required, with an emphasis on middle-to-large market placements.
• Excellent phone etiquette, written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with minimum supervision; able to accept directions given assignments
• Proficient with MS Office Products, Placement including a high knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Experience with Epic a plus.
• College degree preferred.
• Must currently hold an applicable insurance license
• Pursuit of a professional designation – CRM, CISR, CIC, AAI, ARM, CPCU
• preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Fertility benefits
• Wellness resources
• Paid sick time
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complimentary Calm app subscription
• Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents)
• Legal plan options
• Pet insurance coverage