Senior Placement Manager

EPIC Brokers • Carmel, IN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Placement Manager will work closely with the Director of Placement, providing support on complex placement matters and recommending coverage and market solutions that enhance client outcomes. This role collaborates with Producers, Team Leads, Client Managers, and carrier partners to develop and secure competitive insurance solutions aligned with client objectives and risk management strategies. Serving as a technical resource within the placement team, the Senior Placement Manager applies deep market expertise to successfully place complex and challenging risks.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, placement strategies, and risk-transfer concepts.
• Demonstrated experience placing complex middle-market and large commercial insurance accounts.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 10 plus years of commercial insurance, brokerage, underwriting, or placement experience.
• Indiana Property & Casualty License required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sagitta, ImageRight, and carrier rating platforms preferred.
• Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching staff strongly preferred.
• Insurance industry designations (CIC, CRM, ARM, CPCU, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to travel for carrier, client or team meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and placement process for large and complex commercial insurance accounts.
• Submit applications and coverage requests to appropriate insurance markets.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and coverage with insurance carriers.
• Review carrier quotations to ensure alignment with requested coverage and client objectives.
• Rate coverage through carrier portals when appropriate.
• Bind coverage with selected carriers and notify participating markets of final decisions.
• Develop creative solutions for difficult or complex placements.
• Prepare and deliver new business and renewal marketing summaries.
• Develop premium comparisons and coverage recommendations.
• Assist producers, team leads, and client managers in evaluating placement alternatives.
• Support remarketing efforts for existing accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, wholesalers, and specialty markets.
• Stay informed on carrier underwriting appetites, market conditions, industry trends, and emerging coverage solutions.
• Participate in carrier meetings and maintain strong working relationships with carrier partners.
• Leverage market relationships to maximize coverage options and negotiate favorable outcomes for clients.
• Serve as a resource to internal teams regarding market intelligence and coverage expertise.
• Support the Director of Placement in addressing coverage and placement challenges, ensuring timely resolution and strong client and carrier outcomes.
• Partner with Producers, Team Leads and Client Managers throughout the placement process.
• Support Placement Managers and Specialists on larger or more complex accounts.
• Share market knowledge and technical expertise with team members.
• Assist in onboarding and training new placement team members as appropriate.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time off
• Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps)
• 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees
• 12 company-observed paid holidays
• 4 early-close days
• Paid parental leave
• Pregnancy disability and bonding leave
• Organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leadership Development
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage
• Legal Planning
• Family Planning
• Menopause & Midlife Support
• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness & employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior