Associate Producer​/Broker

Overview

Hours
: 8:30-5:00 Local Time
Location
:
Remote or hybrid, depending on your area
Compensation
: $50,000 - $75,000

Offices
:
At USG, we empower our team members with the flexibility to opt for remote, hybrid, or fully in-office schedules. Presently, we operate nine physical branch locations across the United States:

• California:
  Irvine
• Florida:
  Tampa
• Idaho:
  Sandpoint
• Illinois:
  Chicago
• Louisiana:
  Covington
• Minnesota:
  Shoreview
• Pennsylvania:
  Canonsburg
• Texas:
  Arlington and Houston

Who We Are
:
Welcome to USG, a distinguished national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with a prominent presence across the nation. Our extensive network spans over 400 markets and we write business in all 50 states. USG has earned recognition as a 5-star MGA by Insurance Business of America for four consecutive years and has been named a Top Insurance Workplace over the past five years, as voted by our current team members.

We emphasize a collaborative, mentoring-focused culture with hands-on training. We empower our team to bring their authentic selves to the workplace and value diversity as essential for a thriving environment. Our in-house IT development and support teams, located in Canonsburg, PA, manage our proprietary and third-party systems to keep our sales operations at the forefront of technology. Embark on your professional journey with USG, where it’s more than a job – it’s a supportive community focused on your success.

The Role Itself
:
This position is a Producer/Broker in development and will work as a member of an existing production team for mentorship and training, developing their own book of business for their own production team when eligible. The candidate should have strong relationship-building skills to work with targeted carriers and retail insurance agents and develop a book of business.

• Direct responsibilities include:
• Maintain underwriting files including understanding policy reviews, inspection reviews, and endorsements.
• Understand and be knowledgeable of markets and underwriting guidelines.
• Solicit new business through various sales and marketing techniques and begin establishing relationships within a territory via agency visits, telemarketing, and cross-selling.
• Train and mentor under a successful Producer/Broker to:
  • Work with retail insurance agents to develop and submit business to target markets for placement.
  • Build relationships with in-house rating and brokerage markets.
  • Assess new business submissions and negotiate terms, selecting markets that provide the most coverage at the best price.
  • Follow submissions through the process to ensure quotes are provided in a timely manner and negotiate with all parties to reach an acceptable price.
  • Coordinate and handle administrative workflows with support teams to establish accurate and prompt responses to service issues.

• Knowledge and experience of property and casualty insurance including: coverages, rating, terminology and technical procedures. P&C license / E&S licenses are preferred, but not required.
• Sales driven, people-oriented with the ability to establish new relationships and learn communication strategies and sales methods.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Reader; ability to quickly learn new programs.
• Strong business writing and problem/situation analysis skills.
• Energetic, self-motivated, goal-oriented individuals who thrive in a team environment.
• Desire to learn and develop new skills.
• 2-3 years of experience in a Production Assistant support role preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience with a wholesaler preferred.
• Must have the desired career path to become a Producer/Broker within 1 to 2 years.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
  • Company-paid benefits:
    Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• A week of hands-on, in-person training to meet our corporate team
• Access to 24/7 virtual training through USG University
• Outstanding Company Holiday Schedule and Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Potential for exponential growth in the company

If you’re excited about the wholesale industry and ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team, USG Insurance Services is the right place for you. We’re looking for individuals who share our entrepreneurial spirit and want to help shape the future of wholesale insurance. Visit  to learn more about our work, our team, and the opportunities we have available.