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USI Insurance Services

Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist

USI Insurance Services, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist General Description: 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 prospect’s commercial lines insurance needs.

Develop submissions to carriers and obtain quotes. Respond to underwriters’ inquiries.

Negotiate terms with carriers on prospect’s 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 developments, 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.

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. We invest in our associates and provide development opportunities through our rewards and recognition programs.

USI ONE Advantage delivers risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line impact. Our programs emphasize strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand.

Industry-leading programs, rewards, and recognition include Summit Awards, wellness programs, and educational scholarships. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace through our I’m With U program.

Nationally recognized as a top insurance employer, with awards from Insurance Business America, Business Insurance, Fortune, Glassdoor, and Newsweek.

USI offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, disability, life insurance, paid time off, paid family leave, and holidays.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Insurance

We are posting positions to connect with qualified candidates. If you are interested in opportunities at USI, apply to join our team in Dallas, TX.

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