Placement Specialist

Acrisure; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Placement Specialist to manage new business and renewal processes for insurance accounts. You will oversee timelines, perform exposure analysis, prepare quote specifications, negotiate coverage terms, and present proposals to clients.

Collaboration with Client Advisors, Account Service Teams, and carriers is essential to ensure high-quality service. You will review policies, prepare submissions, analyze data, and leverage carrier relationships to deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of insurance experience, middle to large market placements.
• Must hold a Property and Casualty license.
• Epic experience is a plus.
• College degree preferred.
• Pursuit of professional designation (CRM/CISR/CIC/AIC/CPCU) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain timeline and process during new business and renewal cycles.
• Communicate effectively within the team and with markets.
• Review policies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare submissions for new business and renewals, including Acords and loss summaries.
• Analyze prospect client exposure and loss data; build financial models if needed.
• Maintain relationships with insurance companies and wholesalers.
• Handle confidential information with care.
• Use carrier systems and rating tools to support quotes and proposals.
• Comply with licensing requirements and continuing education.
• Attend seminars and meetings to improve product knowledge.
• Perform coverage gap analysis and tailor recommendations to client risk profiles.
• Work independently and in teams on projects.
• Engage Risk Resources for complex client needs.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Property & Casualty license

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Pursuit of professional designation

Tools

Epic

Job description

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with personalized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, real estate services – and beyond. Since 2013, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to ~$5 billion and employs ~20,000 colleagues in 19 countries. And this is just the beginning. To learn more, visit Acrisure.com

Job Description

Job Summary

Acrisure is seeking a Placement Specialist to join our growing team. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing and executing key components of the new business and renewal processes for insurance accounts. This includes overseeing timelines, conducting exposure analysis, preparing quote specifications, negotiating coverage terms, and presenting comprehensive proposals to clients. The role requires close collaboration with Client Advisors, Account Service Teams, and carrier partners to ensure high-quality service delivery and seamless communication.

Responsibilities

• Timeline & Process Management: Responsible for maintaining timeline and process during the new business process and renewal process, inclusive of exposure analysis, quote specifications, analysis and negotiation of coverage offers, and preparation and presentation of coverage proposals.
• Communication: Communicate effectively within the team environment, inclusive of the Client Advisors and Account Service Team, as well as with markets.
• Policy Review & Recommendations: Review insurance policies and contracts and make recommendations for improvement.
• Submission Preparation: Work with others to prepare property and casualty insurance submissions for new business prospects and renewing accounts including, but not limited to: Insurance specifications for each line of coverage, Acord applications using firm’s agency management system, loss summaries, prospect profile, exposure schedules, etc
• Data Analysis: Analyze excel spreadsheets of prospect client exposure and/or loss data, as well as develop financial models of loss sensitive programs, when necessary.
• Market Relationships: Maintain familiarity and working relationship with various insurance companies and wholesalers.
• Confidentiality: Handle confidential and non-routine information.
• Carrier Systems and Comparative Rating Tools: Rating policies in carrier systems, when applicable, to assist in the quoting and proposal development process.
• Licensing Compliance: Abide by and maintain all licensing requirement, including continuing education.
• Professional Development: Attend seminars, company meetings, carrier events and educational activities needed to improve overall job expertise and product knowledge.
• Coverage Analysis & Strategy: Performing coverage gap analysis and delivering strategic coverage recommendations tailored to each client’s specific risk profile.
• Project Work: Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Risk Resource Engagement: Identifying opportunities to engage Risk Resources for specialized expertise and partnering with them to deliver tailored solutions for complex client needs.

Requirements

• Excellent phone etiquette, written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with minimum supervision; able to accept directions given assignments
• Proficient with MS Office Products, Placement including a high knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure document accuracy.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment with strong customer service skills.
• Experience with a broker/agent, including marketing large middle market accounts to carriers; excellent knowledge of the markets.
• Strong knowledge of all basic applicable insurance coverages.
• Proficient in creating the proposal presentation documents that we identify as required documents

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years relevant insurance experience required, with an emphasis on middle to large market placements.
• Must currently hold a Property and Casualty insurance license
• Experience with Epic a plus.
• College degree preferred.
• Pursuit of a professional designation– CRM, CISR, CIC, AAI, ARM, CPCU - preferred

Pay Details

The base compensation range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [e-mail].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

California Residents

Learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy.