Risk Placement Specialist

Gallagher•Dubuque, IA

23h

About The Position

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. Overview AssuredPartners is a leading insurance brokerage that prides itself on delivering more than insurance expertise. Our teams provide the highest level of service, tailored solutions, and forward-thinking risk management strategies that truly set us apart. With a culture based on integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence, we are proud to offer our clients, and our employees, the very best in the insurance industry. As part of Gallagher, you will be joining a team that delivers more than policies; you will provide proactive risk management consulting, innovative solutions, and an unmatched level of client service How you'll make an impact The Risk Placement Specialist supports the sales process in an effort to retain and grow the business by providing marketing support that is dependable, accurate, accessible and motivated to succeed. They are responsible for assisting Sales Producers in renewing and writing new business by providing front end underwriting, submitting comprehensive data and information to various markets and communicating with the carriers on accounts in order to negotiate the most competitive pricing. The Risk Placement Specialist also acts as a resource for important carrier information and updates.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years work experience required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships.
Must be open to obtaining P&C license.

Responsibilities

Proactively solicits new and renewal business from Sales Producers in order to create trust and frequent use of the marketing department.
Acts as a resource for carrier information including appetite guides, carrier brochures, who to contact and other important information.
Holds monthly renewal meetings with Sales Producers and Account Managers to designate account that need to be marketed through the marketing department.
Reviews application and obtains additional information from Sales Producers or Account Managers as needed.
Works with Sales Producers to ensure the needs of the prospect have been met such as providing adequate insurance to value on property, satisfying proper co-insurance requirements, correctly classifying exposures, addressing loss history, recommending safety programs, making coverage recommendations, etc.
Makes complete submissions to markets including, but not limited to, 3-5 year loss runs with a summary spreadsheet, completed supplemental applications, financial statements, photos, brochures, etc. Keeps Sales Producer informed of markets where information was submitted.
Creates and maintains marketing spreadsheet.
Develops cover letter describing risk, losses & controls, target premium and quote due date.
Follows-up with Underwriters to ensure submissions were received and to inquire as to whether or not further information is required.
Compares quotes received with application and other quotes. Reviews quotes with Sales Producer.
Prepares and completes proposals, and assists with the sales presentations as needed.
Provides a copy of the proposal to the Account Manager with the correct premium(s), commissions(s), order to bind coverage, instructions to issue binder, certificates and ID cards.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program