Placement Specialist - Commercial Lines Small/Mid

Acrisure; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Commercial Lines Placement Specialist for the Southeast US with emphasis on Florida. The role includes managing new business and renewal processes, exposure analysis, and proposal presentations, while working to place accounts with suitable carriers.

Candidates should have 3+ years in insurance, a valid P& C license, and familiarity with carrier markets and placement strategies. This on-site role offers strong collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent phone etiquette, written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance carrier markets and placement strategies.
• Strong critical thinking, financial analysis, and negotiation skills with the ability to analyze complex market data and influence placement outcomes.
• Knowledge of Southeast US commercial insurance marketplace – Florida emphasis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Experience with Applied/EPIC agency management system preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team while delivering customer service.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance markets and coverages.
• Ability to develop and deliver professional proposal presentation documents.

Responsibilities

• Timeline & Process Management for new business and renewal processes including exposure analysis and proposal presentation.
• Market Strategy: develop marketing strategies based on risk, lines of coverage, and market analysis.
• Independent judgment in placement of accounts with alternative carriers.
• Review policies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare submissions with ACORD applications, loss summaries, and exposure schedules.
• Maintain relationships with carriers and stay informed on market trends.
• Handle confidential information.
• Use rating tools and carrier systems to assist in quoting and proposals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Market knowledge

Excel

Office Suite

Education

Property & Casualty license

CRM / CISR / CIC / CPCU designation in progress

Tools

Applied/EPIC agency management system

Job description

About Acrisure

Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more. Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and has grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Description

We are seeking a Commercial Lines Placement Specialist to join our Commercial Lines team (Small Commercial) – Southeast US. Our Commercial Lines Placement Specialists are responsible for managing and executing key components of the new business and renewal processes for small commercial insurance accounts. This includes overseeing timelines, conducting exposure and financial analysis, preparing quote specifications, submitting applications to insurance carriers’ quoting portals, negotiating coverage terms, and presenting proposals.

Responsibilities

• Timeline & Process Management: Responsible for maintaining the timeline and process during the new business and renewal process, inclusive of exposure analysis, quote specifications, analysis and negotiation of coverage offers, and preparation and presentation of coverage proposals.
• Market Strategy: Create and execute marketing strategies for select accounts, determining where to market based on risk characteristics, lines of coverage, business operations, and detailed market analysis.
• Decision-Making Authority: Exercise independent judgment in the placement of accounts with alternative carriers, balancing client needs with market conditions.
• 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 profiles, and exposure schedules.
• Market Relationships: Maintain familiarity and working relationships with various insurance companies and wholesalers, and stay informed of carrier appetites and market trends.
• Confidentiality: Handle confidential and non-routine information.
• Carrier Systems and Comparative Rating Tools: Use rating tools and carrier systems, when applicable, to assist in the quoting and proposal development process.

Qualifications

• Excellent phone etiquette, written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance carrier markets and placement strategies
• Strong critical thinking, financial analysis, and negotiation skills with the ability to analyze complex market data and influence placement outcomes
• Knowledge of Southeast US commercial insurance marketplace – particular emphasis on Florida
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with Applied/EPIC agency management system preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to document accuracy
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment while delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance markets and basic applicable insurance coverages
• Ability to develop and deliver professional proposal presentation documents.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of insurance industry experience, with a focus on small/mid commercial account placements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance carrier markets and placement strategies
• Current Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license required
• Professional insurance designations such as CRM, CISR, CIC, AAI, ARM, or CPCU preferred, or active pursuit of one of these designations

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

• 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.

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