Broker Placement Specialist Senior

Gallagher•Latham, NY

31d

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of insurance brokerage? At Arthur J. Gallagher, we are seeking a Senior Broker Placement Specialist to join our team of industry experts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for marketing customer business—often of higher complexity—to a diverse range of insurance carriers. Leveraging your expertise, you will independently evaluate qualified companies in the marketplace, ensuring thorough and strategic placement decisions. The position may be a work leader or supervisor with responsibilities for assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work of less senior Specialists. As a Senior Broker Placement Specialist, you will play a critical role in receiving and managing requests for quotations from account personnel, delivering tailored solutions that align with client needs. While you will operate independently, you will have the support of management for guidance on unusual or complex cases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in risk management and insurance placement while contributing to the success of our clients and organization. You will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience required.
Insurance licensing required.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation preferred, such as CPCU, CIC or ARM.

Responsibilities

Markets customer business, typically of higher complexity, to variety of insurance carriers
Ensures thorough evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace independently, referring only unusual questions to management.
Receives requests for quotations from account personnel
Identifies and analyzes client exposures to recommend and/or design risk transfer/financing products.
Identifies appropriate carriers, sends requests, negotiates favorable quotes and prepares recommendations.
Participates in development of department policies and procedures and implements them in assigned area.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program