Broker Placement Specialist - Lawley Insurance
Buffalo, NY 14202
About the Job
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Due to a retirement, Lawley is in search of a Commercial Insurance Marketer for their fastest growing practice group (Construction) at Lawley! This position will work with carriers to submit, negotiate, and place new business accounts. This person will also recommend coverages and identify competitive markets for risks. The ideal candidate has a P&C license, is knowledgeable in commercial insurance markets, and has experience placing commercial lines business. Lawley is a family-owned organization with strong core values and an emphasis on work/life balance. We offer competitive health benefits, hybrid flexibility, paid parking, generous PTO and holiday time, and the ability to grow with the organization! If you have experience with complex insurance marketing (placement), including negotiating favorable quotes and identifying appropriate carriers, and want to join one of the best places to work in insurance, please consider applying today! We would love to chat with you confidentially.
Due to a retirement, Lawley is in search of a Commercial Insurance Marketer for their fastest growing practice group (Construction) at Lawley! This position will work with carriers to submit, negotiate, and place new business accounts. This person will also recommend coverages and identify competitive markets for risks. The ideal candidate has a P&C license, is knowledgeable in commercial insurance markets, and has experience placing commercial lines business. Lawley is a family-owned organization with strong core values and an emphasis on work/life balance. We offer competitive health benefits, hybrid flexibility, paid parking, generous PTO and holiday time, and the ability to grow with the organization! If you have experience with complex insurance marketing (placement), including negotiating favorable quotes and identifying appropriate carriers, and want to join one of the best places to work in insurance, please consider applying today! We would love to chat with you confidentially.
Fundamental Components of the Job:
- Submit and place new business and renewal accounts for middle-market clients
- Work closely with internal contacts and carrier partners to market prospective client submissions and prepare proposals for presentation by account managers/sales colleagues
- Negotiate pricing and coverages while adhering to service guidelines
- Review all quotes for accuracy and make sure coverage aligns with clients’ needs
- Provide proposals and coverage comparison in advance of effective dates
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and marketplace changes to assist in competitive options for clients
Other functions of the job:
Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested
Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested
Skills/Traits That We Value for This Role:
- 3+ years of experience in a similar or related position
- Relevant knowledge of commercial insurance products, underwriting procedures, and insurance documents
- Microsoft Office experience and skills are a must
- Property/Casualty License; depending on the book of business an NYS resident P&C license may be required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Proven experience in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently and on a team
- Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
- A passion for making customers and coworkers feel important and valued
- Capability to work quickly and efficiently
- Precise verbal and written communication skills, even under time constraints
What’s in It for You?
A bit about Lawley!
- We are not a call center environment
- We achieve success by building genuine relationships together, with our teams and clients
- We are a family-owned insurance broker (nearly 70 years!)
- We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved
- We work hard and play hard!
Why Lawley?
- Competitive salary and referral bonuses!
- Expansive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision—and SO many more)
- 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule – available 1st day!
- Company 401K contribution received starting Day 1 (for participants 21+ years old)
- Educational support, career development, and growth opportunities
- Job Security (we’ve never had a lay-off, even during the pandemic)
- Flexibility, including hybrid schedules! Business hours 8 am-4:30 pm
- Comfortable, family-oriented culture, with an emphasis on work-life balance
- Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities (so you can assist in serving our communities)
- Fulfilling opportunities that align with your career path and our business needs
The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to: years of experience/training, skill set, and licenses/designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $56,750 to $101,279.75.
About Lawley Insurance:
The Lawley MissionLawley is a dynamic, independent regional firm of insurance professionals specializing in property and casualty, employee benefits and risk management consulting. We protect assets and minimize risk to help our customers avoid financial hardship. We strive to be the partner of choice for customers, insurance carriers and employees looking for long-term relationships built on a foundation of trust.We would love to welcome you to our Lawley Family! Take a look at our careers page to get more information on our current openings: https://www.lawleyinsurance.com/career-opportunities/
Source : Lawley Insurance