Claims Advocate Associate

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way. As a Producer Associate, you will play a crucial role in partnership with experienced producers, gaining hands-on experience delivering innovative insurance solutions and risk management strategies. This entry-level position is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the insurance brokerage industry. As part of your journey, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Gallagher Career Associate Program (GCAP) and role specific sales training, phased sales development programs that offer a comprehensive learning experience. Personalize your career path by selecting a client industry specialization, building expertise in a line of business, or growing into Leadership. With unlimited earning potential in sales and a culture of growth, your career is in your hands

Requirements

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for engaging with prospects, clients, and colleagues; ability to build credibility with senior executives and collaborate effectively in teams.
Problem Solving: Independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to responsibility.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task with attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines.
Personal Attributes: Action-oriented with resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature, strong work ethic, and a coachable, curious mindset.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); complete industry licensing exam within 90 days of starting, as applicable
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required; internship or prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive new business growth by generating revenue from prospects and clients, setting and achieving annual goals, and strategically building your own book of business as a long-term goal.
Conduct prospect outreach initiatives including cold calling and emailing, participation in networking events, social media outreach, webinar and thought leadership promotion to cultivate a robust sales pipeline.
Manage the sales pipeline by generating leads, researching, conducting outreach, and tracking opportunities in a CRM system, such as Salesforce.
Prepare tailored materials for client meetings and strategize solutions in collaboration with the sales team.
Support account management activities, gather client data for renewals, and conduct policy reviews to build industry knowledge.
Develop a strong understanding of insurance knowledge, Gallagher solutions, and sales methodology to enhance credibility with decision-makers.
Leverage new sales and data analytics tools to support business opportunities, attend external events for market insights, and complete training programs.
Collaborate with internal teams for cross-selling and attend industry events to expand your professional network.

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