Associate Producer/Broker

USG Insurance Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

In-house training

Job summary

USG Insurance Services, Inc. is hiring a Producer/Broker in development to join an existing production team and build their own book of business with mentorship.

The role emphasizes relationship-building with carriers and retail agents, development of submissions to target markets, and coordination with internal teams to ensure timely quotes and terms.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2-3 years of experience in a Production Assistant support role preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience with a wholesaler is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underwriting files including an understanding of 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 utilizing agency visits, telemarketing calls and cross selling.
• Train and mentor under a successful Producer/Broker to work with retail insurance agents, develop submissions for target markets, build relationships with in-house markets, assess submissions, negotiate terms, and coordinate workflows.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Communication

Business writing

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Reader

Job description

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 different markets and we proudly write business in all 50 states.

USG has consistently earned recognition for our excellence, being ranked as a 5-star MGA by Insurance Business of America for four consecutive years. Moreover, we take pride in our continuous acknowledgment as a Top Insurance Workplace over the past five years, as voted on by our current team members.

Understanding that a fulfilling culture is paramount in career satisfaction, we at USG prioritize fostering a collaborative and mentoring-focused environment. We recognize the pivotal role each team member plays in our success, emphasizing hands‑on training to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident in their role. At USG, we actively empower our team members to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, recognizing that fostering diversity is essential for a thriving, creative, and dynamic professional environment.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, embracing cutting‑edge technology is not just a choice but a necessity for staying relevant in the marketplace. Our in‑house IT development and support teams, located in Canonsburg, PA, expertly oversee and manage both our proprietary and third‑party systems, ensuring our sales operations stay at the forefront of technological advancement.

Embark on your professional journey with USG, where it's more than just a job – it's a vibrant and supportive community committed to nurturing 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 our targeted carriers, retail insurance agents, and develop a book of business.

Responsibilities include

• Direct responsibilities include:
  • Maintain underwriting files including an understanding of 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 utilizing agency visits, telemarketing calls 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 our in house rating and brokerage markets.
  • Assess new business submissions and negotiate terms, by selecting the markets that can provide the most coverage at the best price.
  • Follow submissions through the process, to assure quotes are provided in a timely manner and negotiate with all parties involved to reach an acceptable price.
  • Coordinate and handle administrative workflows in conjunction with support team(s) to establish accurate and prompt response to service issues.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Must be sales driven, “people person” who likes to establish new relationships while learning communication strategies and sales methods.
• Experienced in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Reader. Ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
• Skilled in business writing and problem/situation analysis.
• Energetic, self‑motivated individuals who are goal oriented and can thrive in a team environment.
• Strong 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 is preferred.
• Must have the desired career path to become a Producer/Broker within 1 to 2 years.

What USG has to offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
  • Company-paid benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D, and Team member 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

Join Us

If you're excited about the wholesale industry and are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team, USG Insurance Services is the perfect company for you. We're looking for individuals who share our entrepreneurial spirit and are eager to help us shape the future of wholesale insurance.

Visit https://www.usgins.com/index.aspx to learn more about our work, our team, and the opportunities we have available.