Placement Specialist

Marsh McLennan • Lafayette, LA

7d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Placement Specialist leads the marketing process for renewals within the Risk Management Unit.

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• At least 5 years of related experience preferred
• P&C License
• Ability to understand and analyze commercial Lines coverage, markets, forms, and policies
• Above average mathematical skills
• Strong attention to details and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office products; working knowledge of Sagitta agency management system preferred
• Environment in which constant deadlines exist
• Must be available to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if necessary to meet client needs and deadlines
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Single-day regional travel required for client meetings

Responsibilities

• Leads the renewal process, adhering to the established renewal workflow and timelines.
• Recommends changes to the renewal process that will result in greater internal efficiency and excellent customer service.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal partners throughout the marketing process to ensure consistently high levels of client service
• Meets with insured prior to renewal to obtain current information and identify exposures.
• Determines appropriate markets, carriers, and coverages to quote for client needs.
• Sends completed applications to carriers.
• Answers all carrier requests and questions until quotes are received.
• Completes analysis of quotes and coverages to determine options for proposal.
• Meets with insured to present proposal.
• Provides guidance in coverage selections.
• Binds coverage as authorized by the client.
• Creates executive summary of renewal to share with internal partners.
• Updates Agency Management System with all submission notes and results.
• Quotes new lines of coverage mid-term as needed.
• Performs other specific duties and projects assigned by the Chief Operations Officer.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Benefits

• Marsh & McLennan Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees