Risk Placement Executive

Christensen Group•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Who Is Christensen Group? Founded in 1952 and 100% employee-owned, Christensen Group is the largest locally owned, independent insurance and employee benefits agency in Minnesota. At Christensen Group, we treat our employees like people. We care about our clients, we care about the carrier partners and we care about one another; professionally and personally. We’re committed to understanding the businesses we serve and finding solutions that enable those businesses to grow. As an employee, that means you are constantly learning and developing through on-the-job experiences to best serve your clients. The Marketing Executive role requires a strong insurance background in order to act as a technical expert to producers and team members. At Christensen Group, we encourage individuals to be life-long learners and individuals are rewarded according to their unique skillset and knowledge.

Requirements

5 years of experience in business insurance, preferably within the insurance marketing/underwriting capacity (or equivalent), required
Deep understanding of business insurance market/carrier knowledge in Texas, required
Possess strong knowledge of insurance, coverage forms, carrier appetites/programs, and the market including financial strength and risk appetite
Self-motivated be mindful of insurance changes and market conditions
Strong ability to influence, coordinate, manage, and negotiate several market strategies simultaneously
Technical Expertise; Ability to review contracts and understand exposures and coverages needed
Microsoft Office experience (strong math and Excel background)
Ability to navigate carrier websites, including online rating
Ability to multitask
Detail-orientated
Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Self-starter and problem solver
Texas Property and Casualty insurance license required

Nice To Haves

CIC/CPCU designation, preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the New/Renewal Process through collaboration with Producer/Account Executive/Client Manager as well as carrier representatives/underwriters
Responsible for marketing submissions to carriers, including application preparation, loss analysis, and other pertinent information for submissions
Submit to carriers and follow-up to ensure timely receipt of quotes and policies
Analyze and compare carrier quotes for proper coverages, terms, pricing, and conditions, which includes making insurance program recommendations
Prepare proposals and summaries of insurance
Help identify the need for new products and develop innovative solutions for clients
Confidently assessing the needs of clients, uncovering coverage gaps, and develop solutions to risk situations
Bind coverage for policies as directed by the Producer/Account Executive/Client Manager
Coordinate and finalize subjectivities
Build and maintain relationships with underwriters and our carrier partners
Maintain culture of employee ownership – contribute time and support to agency/carrier events or activities that strengthen our culture
Accept special assignments as directed by Department Managers
Work openly and constructively with team members
Represent Christensen Group in the greatest professional and ethical manner possible.
Support agency in effectively managing agency/carrier relationships
Keep management informed of known actions, written or verbal that may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect the Company operations
Follow agency procedures for agency management systems