Risk Placement Specialist - Commercial Lines

Relation Insurance Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

401K

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Relation Insurance Inc. is seeking a Risk Placement Specialist in Raleigh, NC to support the sales process and retention efforts by delivering reliable marketing support and effective renewal strategies.

You will partner with sales and service teams, negotiate favorable renewal terms, and ensure accurate client documentation to drive growth and client satisfaction. The role requires a Property and Casualty license, 7+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of commercial lines, with

Qualifications

• Property and Casualty license is required and must be maintained.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience supporting risk placement initiatives for new and renewal business.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• In-depth understanding of commercial lines of coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops a renewal strategy based on client risks, market conditions, and carrier options.
• Negotiates renewal terms with carriers, including premiums and deductibles.
• Conducts market research to identify carriers and products that meet client needs.
• Collaborates with sales and service teams to align placement efforts with objectives.
• Maintains accurate documentation of renewals, endorsements, and client information.
• Handles renewal-related administrative tasks and updates marketing spreadsheets.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance client satisfaction and retention with additional coverages or risk management recommendations.
• Builds strong relationships with carriers, underwriters, and clients for smooth renewals.
• Adheres to legal and regulatory requirements governing renewals.
• Adopts innovative technology, including proprietary AI solutions, to improve service quality.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical/mathematical skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Learn new technologies

Education

College degree preferred

Property and Casualty License

Insurance designations (CPRM, CPRIA, CISR, CIC, CPCU)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

What We're Looking For

The Risk Placement Specialist supports the sales process to retain and grow the business by providing marketing support that is dependable, accurate, accessible, and driven for success. This individual plays a critical role in partnering with a variety of individuals including sales and service teams in promoting Relation’s products and services, to attract new clients and retain existing ones. By developing effective strategies and implementing targeted campaigns, the Risk Placement Specialist contributes to the growth and success of the Company.

A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR DAY

• Develops and implements a renewal strategy based on potential and existing clients’ risks profiles, market conditions and carrier options.
• Engages with insurance carriers to negotiate favorable renewal terms, including premiums rates, deductible levels, and coverage enhancements. Placing policies with the most suitable carrier.
• Conducts market research and analysis to identify insurance carriers and products that best meet potential and existing clients needs and offer competitive pricing.
• Collaborates with sales and service teams to align placement efforts with sales and service objectives.
• Keeps accurate and complete documentation of renewal policies, endorsements, and client information.
• Handles administrative tasks related to policy renewals, such as updating marketing spreadsheet.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance client satisfaction and retention by providing exceptional service, addressing concerns, and offering additional coverage options or risk management recommendations.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with insurance carriers, underwriters, clients (internal and external) to ensure smooth insurance renewal processes and effective communication.
• Adheres to legal and regulatory requirements in the insurance industry, ensuring all renewals comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Fully adopts innovative technology, including proprietary AI solutions, into the service process to deliver a best-in‑class client service experience.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• A Property and Casualty License from state of domicile is required and must be maintained.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in supporting all risk placement initiatives related to new and renewal business.
• College degree preferred.
• Preference given to individuals that have insurance designations (e.g., CPRM, CPRIA, CISR, CIC, CPCU).
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and software.
• In-depth understanding of commercial lines of coverage.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external clients, business partners, and insurance carriers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively to meet or exceed deadlines.
• Professional and polished presence and communications for virtual or in‑person meetings.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

WHY CHOOSE RELATION?

• Competitive pay.
• A safe and healthy work environment provided by our robust benefit program including family health and wellness programs, 401K, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
• Career advancement and development opportunities.

Note

The above is not all encompassing of the full position description.

Relation Insurance Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Relation, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is presented within this posting.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

$52,000.00 - $102,000.00