Placement Specialist--CL Large/Mid Market

About the role

Acrisure’s began with a small group of agency partners joining together for the best interest of their clients and teams. Through collaboration and trust, they revealed the individual strengths and the extraordinary advantage at their doorsteps. As their success became a reality, people took notice, and the platform grew. Their entrepreneurial spirits drove the partnership that led the Acrisure West Division to where it is today, with a culture built on organic partnership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze submissions to make decisions based on individual risk characteristics, exposure analysis, hazard recognition and control.
• Utilize underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance with authority levels and state regulations.
• Review and analyze relevant underwriting information for risks including but not limited to Applications, Inspections, Loss Control Recommendations, Loss History, credit checks, D&B reports, etc.
• Based on insurance company authority levels, accept, decline or modify new and renewal business to ensure a profitable book of business.
• Handle new and renewal underwriting process including but not limited to rating or submitting to insurance company, negotiating with Sales/Service team and/or company as necessary, obtaining updated customer information and preparation of presentation and proposal/quotation materials.
• Price business according to insurance company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
• Provide coverage analysis and recommendations for improved or additional coverage.
• Communicate with Commercial and Personal Lines teams and insurance companies to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive agency relationships within appointed insurance companies.
• Marketing responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meeting with insurance company personnel to represent the agency and communicating insurance company appetite to agency personnel.
• Maintain insurance company database, directory and website access for all agency users.
• Facilitate the placement of accounts with Acrisure ACE and agency partners.
• Facilitate outbound marketing of select programs.
• Adhere to and comply with organization policies and procedures, sales and service standards and established workflows.
• Demonstrate effective and efficient quality control through proper file documentation and maintenance to comply with organization errors and omission standards.
• Maintain a concern for timeliness, accuracy and completeness when interacting with customers, colleagues and carriers.
• Actively participate in organization initiatives and support core values

Requirements

• Be dependable and consistently report to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position.
• Advanced automation knowledge and skills.
• Ability to be detail oriented, organize and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent or insurance experience.
• 5-10 Years of relevant insurance experience, with an emphasis on mid-to-large commercial account placements.
• Applicable current state insurance license.

Skills

• Advanced automation knowledge and skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Insurance underwriting and pricing knowledge.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and deadline management skills.

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, 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 paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $125,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.