Commercial Lines Property & Casualty (P&C) Placement Specialist

Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc; Hudson (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HRA plan pays significant portion of m

FSA

Company paid life/STD/LTD

401k company match

Vacation/Sick/Floater time off

Educational support

4pm close on Fridays

Monthly office lunches

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Murphy Insurance Agency, Inc. in Hudson, MA is seeking a Commercial Lines P&C Placement Specialist to market, negotiate, and place new business with carriers.

The role collaborates with producers, account managers, and underwriters to secure competitive solutions while maintaining carrier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years’ experience in commercial P&C, a current P&C license, and proven marketing and placement expertise.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in commercial P&C insurance (agency, broker, or carrier).
• Strong knowledge of commercial lines coverages (e.g., GL, Property, Auto, Umbrella, Workers’ Compensation, Professional).
• Proven experience in marketing and placing new business.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Active Property & Casualty license.

Responsibilities

• Review new business submissions for completeness, quality, and marketability.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for commercial P&C risks.
• Submit applications to appropriate carriers and wholesalers.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with underwriters.
• Analyze coverage proposals and recommend optimal solutions.
• Maintain accurate records in Agency Management System (EPIC).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and wholesale partners.

Skills

Commercial P&C

Marketing & placement

Negotiation

Communication

EPIC proficiency

Education

Property & Casualty license

CPCU/CIC designation

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Commercial Lines Property & Casualty (P&C) Placement Specialist is responsible for marketing, negotiating, and placing new commercial insurance business with carriers. This role works closely with producers, account managers, and underwriting partners to secure competitive coverage solutions that meet client needs while maintaining carrier relationships.

Our independent, family-owned Agency has a well-established reputation in the insurance field for excellent customer service and sincerely held values that we practice very day. Our genuine care for our customers has earned their trust in the communities we serve. If you have a strong work ethic and are sincere about the work you do, consider joining our dedicated team!

The ideal candidate will be located in our Hudson, MA or Groton, MA office, or can be fully remote from MA, NH, or RI only. The hours for this full-time position are: M-TH 8am-4:30pm; F 8am-4pm.

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Review new business submissions for completeness, quality, and marketability
• Develop and execute marketing strategies for commercial P&C risks
• Submit applications to appropriate carriers and wholesalers
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with underwriters
• Analyze coverage proposals and recommend optimal solutions
• Maintain accurate records in Agency Management System (EPIC)

Market & Carrier Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers and wholesale partners
• Stay current on carrier appetites, underwriting guidelines, and market trends
• Identify new markets and coverage solutions to enhance placement capabilities

Collaboration:

• Partner with producers to understand client risk profiles and sales strategies
• Work with account management teams to ensure seamless handoff after placement
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex risks and coverage structures

Proposal & Documentation:

• Work with sales team to prepare comprehensive insurance proposals
• Review binders, quotes, and policy documents for accuracy
• Ensure all placements comply with internal and regulatory requirements

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and placement success rates
• Support standardization and best practices in submission and marketing processes

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

Required:

• 5–7+ years of experience in commercial P&C insurance (agency, broker, or carrier)
• Strong knowledge of commercial lines coverages (e.g., GL, Property, Auto, Umbrella, Workers’ Compensation, Professional)
• Proven experience in marketing and placing new business
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Active Property & Casualty insurance license

Preferred:

• Experience with middle market or large account placements
• Established carrier relationships
• Prior experience utilizing Applied EPIC
• CPCU, CIC, or other industry designations

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to evolving business needs and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused mindset with a sense of urgency
• Team-oriented with the ability to influence

Work Environment

• Hybrid, office-based, or remote from MA, NH, or RI
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Frequent interaction with internal teams and external carrier partners

What We Offer

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• medical/dental/vision
• HRA plan pays significant portion of medical deductible
• Flexible Spending Account
• company paid life/STD/LTD
• 401k company match
• vac/sick/floater time off
• educational support
• 4pm close on Fridays
• monthly office lunches
• additional voluntary benefits