Marketing Representative

Brown & Brown, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health services

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist to join our Rochester, NY team. The role works with the Commercial Lines Department to market accounts, obtain quotations, and contribute to New Business production.

Requirements include a Property & Casualty license, strong knowledge of Commercial Lines, and 3+ years agency experience; a high school diploma is required, with a college degree preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Lines coverages.
• Preferred: College degree in business field.
• 3+ years general agency/company experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prospecting new accounts by supporting sales staff, soliciting opportunities, analyzing customer insurance needs.
• Market assigned accounts, obtain and evaluate quotations, determine and recommend markets.
• Maintain knowledge of carrier underwriting criteria, deviations, plans, and marketing policy.
• Explain how ratings are determined and learn online rating with carriers.
• Prepare complete and accurate submissions and quotations when required.
• Maintain a task file for follow up of outstanding quotation requests.
• Prepare policy orders, binding, and invoicing as appropriate.
• Check carrier issued policies for accuracy when requested.
• Inform carrier and client of forthcoming corrections.
• Utilize agency automation with a high level of knowledge and proficiency.
• Follow procedures in the Commercial Lines Procedure Manual.
• Pursue personal and professional development.

Skills

Commercial Lines knowledge

Industry experience

Education

High school diploma

College degree in business

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 Insurance Placement Specialist to join our growing team in Rochester, NY! The purpose of the Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist is to work closely with the Commercial Lines Department to market accounts to achieve Agency sales goals and service standards. Efforts support the production of New Business.

How You Will Contribute

• Assist in the prospecting of new accounts by supporting sales staff as requested, soliciting rounding opportunities, assist in developing risk potential and analyzing customer insurance needs.
• Responsible for the marketing of assigned accounts, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and determining and recommending markets.
• Maintain knowledge of carrier underwriting criteria, deviations, plans, and marketing policy.
• Know which rates are approved by the respective carriers and be able to explain the rating of any policy.
• Learn and become proficient with various carriers online rating.
• Prepare complete and accurate submissions.
• Prepare and/or modify quotations when required.
• Maintain a task file for proper follow up of outstanding quotation requests.
• Prepare policy orders to the successful carrier, binding and invoicing as appropriate.
• Where requested, check carrier issued policies for accuracy.
• Inform carrier and client of forthcoming corrections.
• Utilize agency automation with a high level of knowledge and proficiency.
• Follow procedures as established in the Commercial Lines Procedure Manual.
• Pursue a program of personal and professional development.

Licenses & Certifications

Property & Casualty Agent’s or Broker’s License

Skills & Experience to be Successful

• High school diploma required.
• Strong technical knowledge of coverages in all Commercial Lines insurance coverage.
• Preferred: College Degree in a business-related field.
• 3+ years general agency/company experience.

Pay Range $31.25 - $40.87 Hourly

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE" - never "me". While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission - always doing what is best for our customers.