Commercial Lines Marketing & Carrier Relations

Tropolis; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible time off

Employee ownership via Tropolis Plan

Job summary

Tropolis Northville seeks a Commercial Lines Marketing Specialist to support Producers and Account Managers in preparing accurate quotes and moving new business from submission to binding. The role involves reviewing risk, identifying markets, and collaborating with underwriters to craft competitive coverage solutions.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with carrier portals, agency systems, and insurance tech platforms, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of commercial lines insurance rating or marketing experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial insurance coverage, limits, deductibles, classifications, and underwriting requirements.
• Experience using carrier websites, rating platforms, and online submission portals.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with Producers, Account Managers, underwriters, and other internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Review applications, exposure information, loss runs, supplemental applications, and other supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and coordinate with internal teams to obtain what is needed.
• Rate and quote commercial lines including Commercial Package, General Liability, Property, Businessowners, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and Workers' Compensation.
• Identify appropriate carrier markets based on the risk, exposures, location, loss history, and carrier appetite.
• Prepare and submit new business opportunities through carrier portals and directly to underwriting contacts.
• Communicate with underwriters regarding eligibility, pricing, coverage options, and outstanding requirements.
• Compare quotes and coverage options, including pricing, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and coverage forms.
• Prepare clear quote summaries and recommendations for Producers and Account Managers.
• Follow up with carriers and internal partners to keep submissions moving toward completion.
• Assist with proposals, applications, binding requests, and policy issuance.
• Maintain accurate submission of records, activity notes, and status updates in agency systems.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with carrier underwriters and marketing representatives.
• Track key marketing and quoting activities, including turnaround time, quote activity, and hit ratios.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Tools

Carrier rating platforms

Online submission portals

Agency management systems

Job description

Tropolis Northville seeks a Commercial Lines Marketing Specialist to support Producers and Account Managers in preparing accurate quotes and moving new business from submission to binding. The role involves reviewing risk, identifying markets, and collaborating with underwriters to craft competitive coverage solutions.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with carrier portals, agency systems, and insurance tech platforms, with strong communication skills.