Job Description

Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $75,000.00-$125,000.00

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Overview

Market new prospective client accounts to carrier partners. Support commercial lines sales associates. Provide marketing analytics, negotiate carrier coverages, and finalize marketing and client onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales associates to understand prospects commercial lines insurance needs.
• Develop submissions to carriers and obtain quotes. Respond to underwriters inquiries.
• Negotiate terms with carriers on prospects behalf.
• Finalize the marketing process and prepare appropriate proposal presentations.
• Bind coverage for clients and execute client onboarding process.
• Develop knowledge of insurance markets on behalf of USI.
• Develop relationships with carrier underwriters and representatives.
• Serve as technical expert on market trends, pricing practices, and other underwriting policies.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems and technology platforms.
• Keep current with industry, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 10 years + experience in commercial property & casualty insurance agency. Comprehensive understanding of all property & casualty insurance coverages, underwriting, and rating concepts.
• College degree preferred.
• Must hold state Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Industry designations such as ARM, CIC, CPCU preferred.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.
• Working knowledge of internet-based programs. Knowledge of Sagitta/ImageRight preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate work.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients, co-workers, carriers, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why USI?

With more than $2.7 billion in revenue and over 10,000 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. USI emphasizes a dynamic professional development culture and invests in its associates through reward and recognition programs.

Additional information

USI offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, paid family leave, and paid holidays.

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