Placement Specialist

Overview

Position Title: Placement Specialist

The Placement Specialist leads the marketing process for renewals within the Risk Management Unit.

• Leads the renewal process, adhering to the established renewal workflow and timelines.
• Recommends changes to the renewal process that will increase internal efficiency and client service.
• Coordinates and communicates with internal partners throughout the marketing process to ensure consistently high levels of client service.
• Meets with insureds prior to renewal to obtain current information and identify exposures.
• Determines appropriate markets, carriers, and coverages to quote for client needs.
• Sends completed applications to carriers and answers all carrier requests and questions until quotes are received.
• Completes an analysis of quotes and coverages to determine options for proposals.
• Meets with insured to present proposals and provides guidance in coverage selections.
• Binds coverage as authorized by the client.
• Creates executive summaries of renewals to share with internal partners.
• Updates Agency Management System with all submission notes and results.
• Quotes new lines of coverage mid-term as needed.
• Performs other specific duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer.

College degree preferred.

At least 5 years of related experience preferred.

P&C License.

• Ability to understand and analyze commercial lines coverage, markets, forms, and policies; above-average mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office products; working knowledge of Sagitta agency management system preferred.

• Environment with constant deadlines.
• Must be available to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if necessary to meet client needs and deadlines.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Single-day regional travel required for client meetings.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh & McLennan Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: