Insurance Placement Specialist

• Follows up with insurance carrier underwriters to answer questions and solicit quotes for new business.
• Must be able to manage high level of insurance related information in a variant of formats and be able to identify appropriate carriers for risks in a timely manner.
• Negotiates premiums, coverages, terms, and conditions with insurance markets for prospective clients in accordance with carrier delegated underwriting capacity and appetite.
• Meets with insurance carrier underwriters and marketing personnel to develop business relationships in order to determine carrier’s interest in various classes of business.
• Prepares and send new/remarket business submissions to appropriate insurance companies.
• Consults with Producers on markets for their risks, appropriateness of coverage structure, and negotiate pricing and coverage terms with carriers. Assists with pre-underwriting information gathering, coverage analysis, and proposal presentations if needed. Negotiates price and terms and have proposals prepared, bound and delivered to producers.
• Prepares proposals and binds coverage as necessary.
• Quotes submissions using online carrier rating systems. Maintains marketing database including customer/prospect files.
• Assists in executing marketing strategies and objectives.
• Assists in the analysis of lines of coverage and insurance company trends with the intent of maximizing opportunities for new business placement and customer retention. Plans and conducts market research to identify opportunities for increased sales.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel is expected to be 10% in this role.

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent; 3 years work experience required.
• Preferred: Prior experience in the financial services or insurance brokerage industry is a plus. Property & Casaulty License or willingness to obtain.
• Behaviors: Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)