Associate Placement Specialist, Commercial Insurance - Potential for Hybrid Work

HUB International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HUB International in Ellicott City, MD is hiring an Associate Placement Specialist to support Commercial Lines, working in a hybrid schedule. The role accelerates booked revenue by streamlining the new business information process and reducing administrative friction for producers.

You’ll track opportunities, draft narratives, and hand off to Account Management for full submission, with growth toward progression to Placement Specialist. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to track multiple producers and accounts.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills in a team setting.
• Proactive follow-up with producers and deadlines in a professional way.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications incl. Word and Excel; comfortable with EPIC and portals.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary coordination point for producers during new business information gathering.
• Supports new business revenue by removing administrative friction in workflows.
• Tracks producer status and moves files toward submission-ready state.
• Uses checklists to guide required information and close gaps in submissions.
• Gathers information from public sources to speed up file completion.
• Drafts account narratives for inclusion in new business submissions.
• Prepares new business Broker of Record letters as needed.
• Presents completed information to Account Management for ACORD creation and submission.
• Rates and quotes smaller revenue accounts using carrier platforms as proficiency grows.
• Participates in carrier meetings to support placement strategy.

Skills

Organization skills

Written communication

MS Office

Follow-up discipline

EPIC / carrier portals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC systems

Carrier portals

Job description

A path for every ambition. At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day.

A path for every ambition. At HUB, we believe the best work happens when people are given real space to grow and then given the autonomy to exercise it. We power progress and protect ambition: for the clients who count on us, and equally for the people who make that possible every day.

We’re creative thinkers and determined doers, guided by values that show up in how we work together: with empathy, adaptability, accountability and a genuine commitment to one another’s success. We foster bold ideas, celebrate curiosity and share what we know. Because when people grow, the work they do grows with them.

Our purpose is deeply human: to help people navigate the world on their terms, at their speed, toward their future. We hold that same commitment to the people building careers here.

Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, you’ll find the resources to evolve, the support to take on more and a team ready to back you at every stage.

Your ambition has a home here.

We currently have an opportunity for an Associate Placement Specialist to join our Commercial Lines team in our Ellicott City, MD office on a hybrid work schedule.

The selected individual will support producers through the new business information-gathering process, driving submission-ready files to accelerate booked revenue and shorten the sales cycle in support of HUB's growth goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary point of organization and follow-up for producers during the new business information-gathering process, keeping submissions moving to shorten the sales cycle and accelerate booked revenue.
• Directly supports new business revenue growth by removing administrative friction from the producer's workflow, freeing producers to spend more time selling and less time chasing paperwork.
• Tracks and maintains visibility into where each producer stands on every active new business opportunity, proactively following up to keep files moving toward a submission-ready state.
• Uses industry/specialty-specific checklists to guide producers on the information and applications required for a given account, closing gaps before they slow down the submission.
• Independently gathers account information available through third-party sources (public records, loss run portals, business/entity lookups, etc.) to reduce the burden on producers and speed up file completion.
• Partners with producers to draft account narratives for inclusion in new business submissions, helping present a stronger story to the marketplace.
• Prepares new business Broker of Record letters as needed.
• Packages and hands off completed account information to the Account Management service team for ACORD application creation and full submission ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• As proficiency develops, rates and quotes smaller revenue accounts using carrier online platforms, building skill and capacity in direct support of region’s growth goals
• Participates in carrier meetings as necessary to support placement strategy on assigned accounts.
• Maintains submission tracking to give leadership visibility into producer pipeline status, team capacity, trends, and placement outcomes.
• Receives structured, hands-on training from Senior and Strategic Placement Specialists, building toward promotion to Placement Specialist.
• Conduct business in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of both the business and earnings implications of the Company.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple producers and accounts simultaneously without losing detail.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Comfortable proactively following up with and holding producers accountable to checklists and deadlines in a professional, service-oriented way.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including Word and Excel; comfortable learning EPIC and carrier portals.
• Attention to detail with strong follow-through.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or other detail-heavy service coordination role.
• Familiarity with commercial insurance lines, ACORD applications, or the new business submission process.
• Active P&C license, or willingness to obtain one within 90 days

The expected salary range for this position is $28.21 to $33.33 per hour and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

What We Offer You

We invest in your growth. HUB offers structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities designed to accelerate your career. Benefits and programs vary based on employment status, role, location, and applicable eligibility requirements.

• Competitive pay with comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, and company-paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off, paid parental leave and a wellbeing program designed to support real work/life balance
• A collaborative, high-performing culture with meaningful engagement, community impact through HUB Gives and genuine room to grow your career

The HUB difference

HUB International is one of North America’s largest insurance brokers, delivering risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management solutions to businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada — through locally led teams backed by national expertise, giving you the agility of a local partner and the reach of a global organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity: HUB International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: HUB International Limited is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, complete an application, or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact the Recruiting Team at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of an application.

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