Producer / Broker

USG Insurance Services, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join USG Insurance Services, a top MGA, as a Producer/Broker where you'll engage with independent retail agents, fostering relationships and securing coverage in the excess and surplus lines space. With a strong focus on training and a collaborative environment, we're looking for self-motivated individuals with a sales-driven attitude. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample growth opportunities within the vibrant insurance community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability coverage

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of wholesale broker/MGA or carrier experience, with excess & surplus lines preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance including coverages and technical procedures.
• Competency in essential duties including sales and marketing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network with retail insurance agents to solicit new business.
• Assess accounts and negotiate terms.
• Handle account lifecycle and collaborate with support teams.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales-driven

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Education

P&C License

E&S License (preferred)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Reader

Job description

Producer / Broker Hours :

• 8:30-5:00 Local Time

Location : Remote or hybrid, depending on your area

Compensation : $50,000 - $150,000

Offices : At USG, we empower our team members with the flexibility to opt for remote, hybrid, or fully in-office schedules.

Presently, we operate nine physical branch locations across the United States :

• California : Irvine
• Florida : Tampa
• Idaho : Sandpoint
• Illinois : Chicago
• Louisiana : Covington
• Minnesota : Shoreview
• Pennsylvania : Canonsburg
• Texas : Arlington and Houston

Who We Are :

Welcome to USG, a distinguished national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA) with a prominent presence across the nation.

Our extensive network spans over 400 different markets and we proudly write business in all 50 states.

USG has consistently earned recognition for our excellence, being ranked as a 5-star MGA by Insurance Business of America for four consecutive years.

We also have been recognized as a Top Insurance Workplace over the past five years, as voted by our current team members.

We prioritize fostering a collaborative and mentoring-focused environment, recognizing the pivotal role each team member plays in our success.

We emphasize hands-on training to ensure everyone feels confident in their role.

USG values diversity and encourages team members to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering a creative and dynamic environment.

Our in-house IT support team, located in Canonsburg, PA, manages our proprietary and third-party systems, ensuring our sales operations stay at the forefront of technology.

Embark on your professional journey with USG, where it's more than just a job – it's a vibrant community committed to your success.

The Role :

In this role, you will engage directly with our primary customer, the independent Property and Casualty Retail Agent.

You will act as a representative for our contract or brokerage carriers, responsible for soliciting, underwriting, marketing, and securing coverage within the excess and surplus lines marketplace.

Effective relationship-building skills are crucial for collaborating with our partners and cultivating a profitable book of business.

Responsibilities include :

• Develop a network of relationships with retail insurance agents, soliciting new business through sales and marketing techniques.
• Build relationships with our in-house binding and brokerage markets.
• Assess accounts creatively and negotiate terms.
• Handle accounts throughout their lifecycle, including administrative workflows with support teams to ensure prompt responses to service issues.
• Demonstrate a professional, positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Travel to attend company-approved conferences, seminars, and educational activities to stay current on industry developments.

What We Are Looking For :

To perform this job successfully, candidates must demonstrate competency in essential duties, including:

• At least 3 years of wholesale broker / MGA or carrier experience, with excess & surplus lines preferred.
• A sales-driven, personable attitude with strong relationship-building skills.
• Energetic, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and team-oriented.

Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance, including:

• Coverages, rating, terminology, and technical procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

• P&C License required.
• E&S License preferred but not required.

Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Reader, and other Windows applications, with the ability to learn new programs quickly.

What USG Has to Offer :

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401K, FSA, dependent care, tuition reimbursement, and a producer bonus plan.
• Hands-on training, access to USG University, holiday schedule, generous PTO, and growth opportunities.

If you're excited about the wholesale industry and eager to contribute, USG Insurance Services is the place for you. We seek individuals with entrepreneurial spirit ready to shape the future of wholesale insurance.

Learn more at our website.