Commercial Lines New Business Marketing Specialist

Description and Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Full-suite of competitive benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs.
• A generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.

About USI

USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, with approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide. USI is committed to creating a dynamic personal and professional development culture, investing heavily in its associates and celebrating their growth and success through various employee reward and recognition programs. USI offers unrivaled resources and support, including industry-leading programs, rewards, and recognition, and a deep commitment to community engagement and diversity and inclusion.

Why USI?

USI is nationally recognized as a top insurance employer, having been named to Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025), Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025), and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).