Broker, Montvale

• This position is focused on generating opportunities, client relationships and brokerage placements of their area of coverage specialty.
• Creates relationships with existing and new brokerage carriers, to negotiate terms and pricing with a high sense of urgency.
• Interacts with Companies and Brokers via telephone, e-mail, in-person visits, networking and regular mail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop client relationships to generate submission opportunities and a regular flow of business.
• Review submission documents received to prepare additional information including loss pics/summaries, loss stratifications, risk summaries, narratives, online research and requesting additional information needed from the client.
• Select and market the risk, by line of coverage, to markets to negotiate terms & pricing.
• Provide comparisons and illustrations to compare options and support client presentation process.
• Utilizes knowledge of automated systems to develop information for new or renewal policies.
• Prepares quotations for agents and answers inquiries from agents, policyholder, or prospects.
• Reviews requests for cancellation, endorsements, etc.
• Reviews policies for renewal consideration and remarketing.
• Request additional documentation necessary for the processing of an application, endorsement or cancellation.
• Conduct marketing visits to agents and attend industry events. Work with support associates, assistants and central processing to assure work is completed in a timely manner and with accuracy.
• This may include mentorship and guidance of the team member working with you on risks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Must have Producer’s License. 3 plus years of insurance experience.
• Prior exposure to insurance brokerage type activities.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details.
• A high sense of urgency.
• Resourceful and controlled assertive behavior characteristics.
• Must have demonstrated negotiation & sales skills.
• Technical knowledge of insurance coverage forms and their application to exposure.
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and policies.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted underwriting practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with Staff and Company Underwriters Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures.
• Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation.

We offer a total compensation package which includes salary plus a full comprehensive benefits package. Package includes Paid Time Off Days, Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Schedule, Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 100% Single Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Various Voluntary Benefits, Wellness Program Including Mental Health Support and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and More.