Commercial Placement Specialist

Brown & Brown; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Commercial Placement Specialist to support sales and service teams by analyzing quotes, negotiating coverage and pricing, and coordinating carrier options for renewals and new business.

The role emphasizes market analysis, strategic collaboration with the sales team, and developing new market opportunities while ensuring accurate submissions and client-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel.
• Exceptional telephone demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Must hold a current P&C license for the required states.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of alternative quotes and carrier options to retain existing programs.
• Analyze market information to design and implement sales strategies.
• Review submissions for completeness and accuracy with producers/account managers.
• Negotiate with carriers on coverage and pricing for renewals and new business.
• Provide market insights to sales and service teammates.
• Identify new markets and opportunities through research and outreach.
• Direct assistants in online rating and proposal creation.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Telephone demeanor

Confidentiality

Experience

Education

College degree or related work experience

P&C License for required states

Property & Casualty Designation (CISR/CRIS/AAI)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Placement Specialist to join our growing team in Phoenix, AZ.

Commercial Placement Specialist efforts with competing insurance companies on an account-by-account basis for sales and customer service teammates. Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and improving quotes received, evaluating, and negotiating coverage and price for renewals and prospective business.

How You Will Contribute:

• Coordinate the procurement of alternative quotes and carrier options to retain existing insurance programs.
• Analyze market information to develop, design, and implement creative strategies for sales team members.
• Review and recognize areas for improvement in existing policies and competing quotes and evaluate options alongside the sales team member and service representative.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers’ competitive coverage and pricing options on behalf of our client.
• Provide sales and customer service teammates with any market information or insight.
• Monitor, identify, and develop new methods, new markets, and new opportunities.
• Review submissions from either the producer or account manager for completeness and accuracy.
• Review submissions to determine appropriate insurance companies for account solicitation.
• Identify new markets through research and begin the process to contract with insurance companies or brokers if necessary and given approval from management.
• Utilize and direct assistants in the process of online rating and proposal creation.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

Required

• Minimum education – college degree or related work experience
• Proficient with MS Office & Excel
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Must have and maintain a current P&C License for the required states.
• Must-have coverage experience:
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Commercial Property
  • Commercial Auto
  • Umbrella / Excess Liability
  • Workers Compensation

Preferred

• Independent insurance agency experience
• Property and Casualty Insurance Designation, such as CISR, CRIS, AAI, or similar designation
• Preferred coverage experience:
  • Cyber Liability
  • Management Liability (D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary, Crime)
  • Professional Liability / E&O
  • Inland Marine
  • Crime
  • Equipment Breakdown

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

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