Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist

HUB International•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer, the Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist is responsible for effectively marketing insurance risks to companies in accordance with the company’s practices, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate knows property and casualty coverage rating and has thorough knowledge of commercial lines coverage and markets. The role supports commercial insurance marketing, underwriting, placements, and renewals. It works with producers, carrier and wholesale markets, and other HUB Carolinas departments to place insurance programs, maintain market knowledge, and ensure accurate quotations and policies. The position may require travel throughout North and South Carolina. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is preferred. Three to five years of marketing or underwriting experience is preferred, or a combination of insurance account manager experience. State insurance licenses are preferred but not required at hire; the employee must be willing to obtain a license within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of marketing or underwriting experience preferred, or a combination of insurance account manager experience.
Knowledge of property and casualty coverage rating and thorough knowledge of commercial lines coverage and markets.
Willingness to obtain an appropriate state insurance license within 60 days of employment.
Advanced broker management system experience; Applied Epic or Vertafore BenefitPoint preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and internet use.
Strong instruction and facilitation skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Effective time management and attention to detail, including the ability to organize and plan work, set priorities, and execute action plans.
Enthusiasm, a team-oriented approach, a positive attitude, energy, and a results-oriented outlook.
Ability to communicate positively with coworkers and interact effectively with others.
Ability to learn and apply new systems and processes quickly.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness.
Ability to travel as necessary throughout North and South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Active insurance license appropriate to the office location.
Advanced broker management system experience, particularly Applied Epic or Vertafore BenefitPoint.

Responsibilities

Assist in analyzing lines of business and insurance company production trends and recommend ways to address deficiencies.
Manage local carrier and wholesale market relationships aligned with CMO and HUB strategies.
Consult producer teams on strategic insurance program placements using HUB data, market knowledge, and carrier relationships.
Market all lines of commercial insurance, supporting new business acquisition and renewal retention.
Underwrite commercial accounts within delegated insurance company underwriting authority, guidelines, and procedures.
Act as account liaison for producers with other HUB Carolinas departments when obtaining quotes for specialized coverage lines.
Assist producers with pre-underwriting information gathering, coverage analysis, and proposal presentations as needed.
Apply quality control to policies and quotations to ensure accuracy of coverage, conditions, rating, and pricing.
Build relationships with insurance company underwriters through professional risk submissions, company visits, events, and negotiations.
Maintain current knowledge of market underwriting appetite, line-of-business trends, insurer changes, rating techniques, and coverage development.
Follow company utilization strategies through appropriate risk submissions.
Maintain accurate new-business and renewal control logs to help the CMO identify trends.
Perform other appropriate duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Competitive pay and salaries.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary insurance options.
Health Savings Account funding.
401(k) matching.
Company-paid life and short-term disability plans.
Supplemental life and long-term disability options.
Comprehensive wellness program.
Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and personal time.
Paid parental leave.
Structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities.
Employee engagement events and a collaborative culture.
Community support and involvement through HUB Gives.
Career growth opportunities.