Market Placement Specialist

The Mahoney Group • Chandler, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leverage your insurance market expertise to secure tailored client coverage solutions! The Mahoney Group, founded in 1915, is a premier insurance agency of approximately 250 employees headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. We’re searching for an accomplished and relationship-driven Market Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the placement of basic to moderately complex commercial insurance accounts across multiple markets. This position serves in a commercial risk placement capacity, driving market strategy, negotiating coverage structures, and maintaining carrier relationships to deliver optimal outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in commercial insurance placement, underwriting and/or brokering.
• Active state Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license (required).
• Deep expertise in commercial lines coverages, exposures, products and markets (e.g., General Liability, Property, Auto, Umbrella/Excess, Workers' Compensation, Professional Lines).
• Proven success in negotiating complex placements and multi-layered risks.
• Advanced understanding of carrier underwriting philosophies and market dynamics.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work, collaborate, and communicate with individuals at varying levels across the organization.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong computer operating skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Applied (EPIC) CMS.
• Responsive and self-motivated team player.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• ARM, CIC, CPCU or other professional insurance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the placement of basic to moderately complex commercial insurance accounts.
• Develops and executes comprehensive market placement strategies for new business and renewals.
• Analyzes detailed risk exposures, and loss experience to position accounts effectively with carriers.
• Prepares and oversees high-quality underwriting submissions, coverage comparisons, and market presentations.
• Negotiates pricing, coverage terms, limits, deductibles, and program structure with standard markets as well as wholesalers.
• Serves as the primary market-facing representative for assigned commercial accounts.
• Maintains and expands relationships with carriers, underwriters, wholesalers, MGAs, and specialty markets.
• Provides strategic placement guidance to insurance advisors, client managers, and client executives.
• Supports senior placement specialists and mentors account service team.
• Monitors and communicates market conditions, carrier appetite shifts, and emerging coverage solutions.
• Participates in carrier meetings, stewardship reports, and client presentations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, carrier requirements, and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provides input into process improvements and best practices related to market placement and carrier engagement.
• Attends and participates in internal meetings and completes required training.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Collaborative, P.E.O.P.L.E. First, values-based culture.
• Market-competitive compensation with a pathway for advancement.
• Opportunity to continuously learn and significantly advance your professional knowledge.
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, health/flexible spending accounts, wellness, life, disability, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Plan with company match, and a wide variety of voluntary benefits.
• The chance to directly impact people’s lives, our culture, and the continued success of the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees