Marketing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other related discipline preferred
• Valid, state-issued, property and casualty license (or the ability to quickly obtain) required
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent PC skills, with the ability to effectively utilize the agency’s management systems
• Sound knowledge of rating procedures and coverage, and industry operations to effectively manage, maintain, and write coverage based upon assigned client and prospect lists
• Full knowledge of insurance markets
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, changing priority environment
• Self-motivated, with the initiative to prioritize and be self-directed
• Regular and punctual attendance is required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues and managers, across all levels
• Ability to promote and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies, and the Agency
• Ability to successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• 4-6 Years of previous insurance/marketing experience preferred
• CISR or other relevant insurance designations preferred

Responsibilities

• Negotiate premiums and terms for all levels of all lines of coverage
• Perform all necessary rating sufficient for policy quotation and/or issuance on the carrier website or rating programs; calculate premium when the company-rating program is available
• Perform comprehensive coverage comparisons between quote terms and conditions, past and current premiums, including exposure changes
• Facilitate internal and external meetings when required
• Coordinate and facilitate renewal meetings with agents and support staff to determine Marketing suggestions for policy expirations
• Obtain the required information throughout the Marketing process needed to secure quotes and terms, keeping producers and support staff informed of marketing efforts
• Work with the Operations Manager to keep commercial lines staff informed of new systems, procedures, and insurance company regulations.
• Serve as liaison with company representatives and keep alert to commercial lines market conditions by scheduling regular meetings with company underwriters and key contacts
• Meet with company representative to update the carrier appetite, underwriting guidelines, etc.
• Work with producers to design proposals that demonstrate the firm’s product knowledge and ensure client satisfaction
• Troubleshoot carrier and coverage matters professionally with the most reasonable outcome for all parties concerned
• Participate in discussions and reviews of the current market situation as it pertains to specific accounts
• Attend sales meetings and maintain ongoing communication with sales staff to ensure mutual understanding and support of sales/marketing functions
• Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development