Commercial Lines Placement Specialist

About Acrisure: A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services, and more. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries.

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

At Acrisure, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks to support every dimension of your life, including:

• 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 and 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 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.