Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
About the role
As a member of the Large Commercial Placement Team, the Placement Specialist will market property and casualty insurance programs for large market accounts. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and organizing data; preparing submissions and applications; negotiating coverage terms; and preparing proposals for prospects, both new and renewal business.
Responsibilities
- Maintain timeline and process during the new business and renewal process, including exposure analysis, quote specifications, analysis and negotiation of coverage offers, and preparation and presentation of coverage proposals.
- Communicate effectively within the team environment, including with the producer and Segment Leader.
- Review insurance policies and contracts and make recommendations for improvement.
- Prepare property and casualty insurance submissions for new business prospects and renewing accounts, including insurance specifications, ACORD applications, loss summaries, prospect profiles, and exposure schedules.
- Attend prospect and proposal meetings with the producer as needed.
- Analyze Excel spreadsheets of prospect client exposure and/or loss data, and develop financial models of loss-sensitive programs when necessary.
- Answer prospect and carrier phone calls.
- Maintain familiarity and working relationships with various insurance companies and wholesalers.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information.
- Abide by and maintain all licensing requirements, including continuing education.
- Attend seminars, company meetings, carrier events, and educational activities to improve job expertise and product knowledge.
- Work independently and within a team on special, nonrecurring, and ongoing projects.
Requirements
- Excellent phone etiquette, written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and accept direction on given assignments.
- Proficient with MS Office Products, including advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure document accuracy.
- Able to work effectively in a team environment with strong customer service skills.
- Experience with a broker/agent, including marketing large middle-market accounts to carriers; excellent knowledge of the markets.
- Strong knowledge of all basic P&C coverages.
- Demonstrated superior presentation or relationship skills to present proposals in this highly interactive role.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant Commercial Lines experience required, with an emphasis on large market placements.
- College degree preferred.
- Licensed in property and casualty insurance required.
- Pursuit of a professional designation (CISR, CIC, AAI, ARM, CPCU) preferred.
- Experience with Epic strongly preferred.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Benefits
- Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
- Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
- Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
- Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.