Risk Placement Executive

Christensen Group Inc•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•$83,000 - $104,000

About The Position

Christensen Group is hiring a Risk Placement Executive to manage new and renewal insurance marketing processes in collaboration with producers, account executives, client managers, carrier representatives, and underwriters. The role requires a strong business insurance background and serves as a technical resource to producers and team members. The executive prepares and markets submissions, analyzes and compares quotes, recommends insurance programs, prepares proposals, identifies coverage gaps, binds coverage as directed, and builds relationships with carrier partners. Christensen Group describes an open learning environment that encourages employees to pursue insurance designations, deepen their knowledge, and take on growth opportunities. Employees can develop as insurance generalists, specialists, or a combination of both. The company is 100% employee-owned, and eligible employees participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allocation targeted at 15% of W-2 pay.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in business insurance, preferably in insurance marketing or underwriting, or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of the business insurance market and carrier landscape.
Strong knowledge of insurance, coverage forms, carrier appetites and programs, and the market, including financial strength and risk appetite.
Self-motivation and attentiveness to insurance changes and market conditions.
Ability to influence, coordinate, manage, and negotiate several market strategies simultaneously.
Technical expertise, including the ability to review contracts and understand exposures and needed coverages.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including strong math and Excel skills.
Ability to navigate carrier websites, including online rating.
Ability to multitask.
Attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter and problem solver.
Property and Casualty insurance license.

Nice To Haves

CIC or CPCU designation.

Responsibilities

Manage new and renewal processes in collaboration with producers, account executives, client managers, carrier representatives, and underwriters.
Prepare marketing submissions to carriers, including applications, loss analysis, and other pertinent information.
Submit materials to carriers and follow up to ensure timely receipt of quotes and policies.
Analyze and compare carrier quotes for coverage, terms, pricing, and conditions, and make insurance program recommendations.
Prepare proposals and summaries of insurance.
Help identify needs for new products and develop innovative client solutions.
Assess client needs, identify coverage gaps, and develop solutions to risk situations.
Bind coverage for policies as directed by the producer, account executive, or client manager.
Coordinate and finalize subjectivities.
Build and maintain relationships with underwriters and carrier partners.
Contribute time and support to agency and carrier events or activities that strengthen the employee-ownership culture.
Accept special assignments as directed by department managers.
Work openly and constructively with team members.
Represent Christensen Group professionally and ethically.
Support effective management of agency and carrier relationships.
Keep management informed of known actions or information that may affect work performance or company operations.
Follow agency procedures for agency management systems.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with allocations targeted at 15% of eligible employees' W-2 pay.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k).
Identity shield.
Pet insurance.
Onsite gym, golf simulator, racquetball court, and walking treadmill desks.