P&C Marketing Associate

Houchens Insurance Group; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership via ESOP

Comprehensive medical, dental, and viz

Work-life balance

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Houchens Insurance Group is seeking a motivated professional to support our Commercial Lines operations in Lexington, VA. You will input quotes, coordinate with departments and underwriters, and ensure accurate submissions to markets.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, data integrity, and teamwork for delivering reliable insurance solutions and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, updating, inputting insurance quoted data into Excel and ensuring submissions are complete before sending to markets.
• Communicating with inter-company departments and underwriters regarding needed information.
• Sending submissions to insurance companies and following up for adequate information.
• Checking quotes against policies for accuracy and coverage.
• Pulling and preparing completed proposal packages and editing as necessary.
• Learning all Commercial Lines service standards and procedures.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-2 years related experience

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Are you a self-motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and values organization?

Join our team in a role where you can contribute your unique skills and drive to a team dedicated to innovation and excellence.

What You Will Receive...

• Unlimited growth based on your performance.
• Ownership in the company in the form of stock via the Houchens Industries ESOP, the largest 100% owned company in the world.
• Long-term career with substantial development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to collaborate within a production team model to ensure efficient operations and optimal output.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, and many more supplemental benefits.
• Work-life balance.
• Plus, much more!

What is Houchens Insurance Group?

• Clients
• Co-owners
• Communities

We are a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits. We're big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. Houchens Insurance Group is dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service:

By placing equal emphasis on meeting our clients' needs, fostering a supportive environment for our co-owners, and actively contributing to the betterment of our communities, we strive to create a positive and impactful experience for all.

To learn more about Houchens Insurance Group, visit us on LinkedIn.

60% Relationships and Marketing

• Reviewing, updating, inputting insurance quoted data into excel spreadsheet and to ensure submissions are complete and correct before they are submitted to the insurance markets.
• Communicating with inter-company departments & insurance company underwriters regarding needed information.
• Sending submissions to insurance companies.
• Following up with insurance companies to make sure they have adequate information.
• Checking insurance quotes against policies for accuracy and coverage.
• Pulls and prepares completed proposal packages and edits as necessary.
• Participating in meetings with insurance companies to obtain knowledge of each company.
• Learning all Commercial Lines service standards and procedures.

20% Office Administration/File Management

• Documenting all correspondence, following up for necessary information updates at appropriate times and keeping the client files organized and up to date.

10% Teamwork

• Works together with team and with other departments; this includes conferencing with Producer or Account Executive to discuss the execution of strategies. Manages PTO to work with departmental needs. Volunteers to back up and/or assist others as needed. Completes special projects as assigned by the manager.

10% Determination

• Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization's education program.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to obtain insurance licenses and designations as set forth by the organization's education plans.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.