Associate II – Placement Specialist

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced professional to lead complex insurance placement for varied client accounts. You will develop placement strategies, coordinate with carriers and underwriters, and ensure accurate data and binding of coverage.

The role emphasizes market awareness, innovative solutions, and clear communication with clients and teams. A 5–8 year background in property & casualty, plus the ability to obtain a license within 6 months, is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years industry experience.
• Property & Casualty license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define placement strategy using risk insights to meet client needs.
• Develop go-to-market methods and pricing input to retain clients.
• Foster relationships with carriers and underwriters for innovative solutions.
• Audit and finalize commission structures with underwriters.
• Monitor insurance market conditions and inform clients of developments.
• Lead complex placement and ensure contract execution and data accuracy.

Skills

Placement Strategy Development

Commission Structure Auditing

Coverage Specification Submission

Quote Analysis and Recommendations

Contract Execution Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Instruct placement strategy by utilizing risk expertise and knowledge of industry and carriers to develop placement solutions that meet complex client needs.
• Develop methods for the go-to-market strategy and provide input on pricing of services supporting client retention and new business production.
• Guide strong working relations with carriers and underwriters to create innovative approaches to unique client needs and provide cohesive client service.
• Audit and finalize commission structure with underwriters in accordance with client direction and agreement.
• Achieve a thorough understanding of changing insurance, risk market conditions, and inform client teams, clients, and carriers of major developments affecting various types of coverage.
• Apply advanced knowledge to the firm’s product lines by active participation in internal networks.
• Devise new products and innovative solutions that address complex client needs.
• Lead complex placement/technical support activities on accounts, ensuring procedural compliance, reviewing data and updating annual renewal exhibits, maintaining accurate placement system entries to ensure contract execution as required.
• Consult management on highly complex client issues or trends through clear and concise communication and drive development.
• Submit coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers, ensuring that coverage is bound and be responsible for the accuracy of bound programs.
• Receive and analyze quotes from carriers, and provide analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• 5-8 years industry experience
• Property & Casualty license is a must, or ability to obtain license within 6 months of your start date
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of insurance and risk market conditions, with a focus on developing innovative placement solutions and maintaining strong relationships with carriers and underwriters. Proven ability to analyze complex client needs and drive strategic go-to-market initiatives.

Hard Skills

• Placement Strategy Development
• Commission Structure Auditing
• Coverage Specification Submission
• Quote Analysis and Recommendations
• Contract Execution Compliance

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Client Service Orientation
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Property & Casualty License