Commercial Lines New Business Marketing Specialist

About the Role

Market new prospective client accounts to carrier partners. Support commercial lines sales associates by providing marketing analytics, negotiating carrier coverages, and finalizing the 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, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology.

Requirements

• 10+ years of 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, welfare, and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs.
• Generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit, and paid holiday time.
• Employee reward and recognition programs, including Summit Awards for excellence.
• Award-winning wellness program.
• College scholarships for associates' children.
• Financial assistance in times of need.

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills. This role is also bonus eligible.

About USI

With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. USI offers a dynamic personal and professional development culture, investing heavily in associates through unique employee reward and recognition programs.

USI ONE Advantage® delivers robust risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact, setting USI apart from competitors through Omni, Network, and Enterprise solutions.

USI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering the I’m With U diversity and inclusion program to educate associates and support clients, prospects, and communities.

USI is nationally recognized as a top insurance employer, earning accolades such as Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers (2018–2025), Business Insurance’s Best Places to Work in Insurance (2020–2025), and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (2024–2025).

USI is deeply engaged in community and environmental sustainability efforts, supporting local non-profits, animal shelters, and environmental projects while partnering with eco-conscious vendors.