Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist

HUB International; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401k matching

Company paid Life and Short-Term Dis. 

Wellness Program

Generous PTO package

Community involvement via HUB Gives

Job summary

HUB International in North Carolina is seeking a Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist to market and place insurance programs, build carrier relationships, and underwrite within delegated authority. The role requires knowledge of property and casualty lines and strong collaboration with producer teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in marketing or underwriting, an insurance license (preferred), and proficiency with Epic/Vericast tools, plus strong communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of marketing or underwriting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of property and casualty coverage rating and commercial lines markets.
• Active insurance license preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout North and South Carolina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing line of business and production trends.
• Manage carrier and wholesale market relationships per HUB strategies.
• Market all lines of commercial insurance to support revenue goals.
• Underwrite accounts within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with other departments for quotes of specialized coverage.
• Maintain new business and renewal control logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Applied Epic

Vertafore BenefitPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

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.

ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL:

HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is the one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits brokers, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 21,000 employees in 600+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture foster an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer:

• Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
  • Health Savings Account funding
  • 401k matching program
  • Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
  • Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Great work/life balance because that’s important for all of us!
• Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events.
• The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
• Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
• A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
• Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer, the Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist role is responsible for the effective marketing of insurance risks to companies in accordance with the practices, policies, and procedures of the Company. The ideal candidate has knowledge of all forms of property and casualty coverage rating as well as thorough knowledge of commercial lines coverage and markets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, equalize peak work periods or otherwise, to balance the workload.

• Assist in the analysis of line of business and insurance company production trends and make recommendations to correct deficiencies.

• Manage local carrier and wholesale market relationships that are aligned with CMO/HUB strategies. Consult producer teams on strategic placements of insurance programs by leveraging HUB data, market knowledge, and carrier relationships

• Market all lines of commercial insurance and directly impacts revenue goals through the acquisition of new business and the retention of renewals.

• Underwrite commercial accounts within insurance company delegated underwriting authority, guidelines, and procedures.

• Acts as account liaison for the producer in dealing with other departments within HubCarolinas for the quoting of specialized lines of coverage.

• Assist producers with pre-underwriting information gathering, coverage analysis and proposal presentations if needed.

• Execute a quality control process for policies and quotations delivered assuring coverage, condition, rating, and pricing accuracy.

• Effectively build relationships with insurance company underwriters through a pattern of professional risk submissions, company visitations, events and hard, but fair, negotiations.

• Maintain state of the art knowledge of market underwriting appetite, line of business trends, insurance company changes, rating technique and coverage development.

• Demonstrate an understanding of our company utilization strategies by appropriate risk submissions.

• Accurately maintain new business and renewal control logs, which assist the CMO in identifying trends.

• Any other duties as appropriate and assigned by management

LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• State insurance licenses preferred but not required.

• • Must be willing to obtain license within 60 days of employment

WORK AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of marketing or underwriting experience preferred or combination of insurance account manager experience.

• The ideal candidate has knowledge of all forms of property and casualty coverage rating as well as thorough knowledge of commercial lines coverage and markets.

• High school diploma or equivalency; college degree preferred.

• Active insurance license (lines appropriate to office location) preferred.

• Advanced Broker Management System experience (Applied Epic, Vertafore BenefitPoint preferred)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, and internet utilization

• Strong instruction/facilitation skills

• Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

• Excellent technical writing skills

• Effective time management and attention to detail – effectively organize and plan work, set priorities, and execute action plans.

• High enthusiasm, team-oriented, positive, highly energetic, and results-oriented

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to interact and communicate positively with co-workers.

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new systems and processes.

• Ability to exercise independent judgement.

• Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, and trust always.

• Ability to travel as necessary throughout North and South Carolina

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.

E-Verify:

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