Insurance Commercial Lines Senior Marketing Specialist
Job Summary
The Senior Marketing Specialist will assist commercial agents and support staff with the placement of both new and renewal business and coverages of all lines of business. The Senior Marketing Specialist will deal directly with, and maintain a close business relationship with, underwriters and brokers on behalf of the agency and agents during the process of securing coverage.
Essential Job Functions
- Negotiate premiums and terms for all levels of all lines of coverage
- Perform all necessary rating sufficient for policy quotation and/or issuance on the carrier website or rating programs; calculate premium when the company-rating program is available
- Perform comprehensive coverage comparisons between quote terms and conditions, past and current premiums, including exposure changes
- Facilitate internal and external meetings when required
- Coordinate and facilitate renewal meetings with agents and support staff to determine Marketing suggestions for policy expirations
- Obtain the required information throughout the Marketing process needed to secure quotes and terms, keeping producers and support staff informed of marketing efforts
- Work with the Operations Manager to keep commercial lines staff informed of new systems, procedures, and insurance company regulations.
- Serve as liaison with company representatives and keep alert to commercial lines market conditions by scheduling regular meetings with company underwriters and key contacts
- Meet with company representative to update the carrier appetite, underwriting guidelines, etc.
- Work with producers to design proposals that demonstrate the firm’s product knowledge and ensure client satisfaction
- Troubleshoot carrier and coverage matters professionally with the most reasonable outcome for all parties concerned
- Participate in discussions and reviews of the current market situation as it pertains to specific accounts
- Attend sales meetings and maintain ongoing communication with sales staff to ensure mutual understanding and support of sales/marketing functions
- Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development
Additional Responsibilities
This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the position. Essential functions are outlined; however, other duties may be assigned, as needs arise, or as required to support the essential functions. Specific performance objectives may be developed each year to measure the performance of the tasks and functions listed in this job description.
Telecommuting opportunities vary by location, department, and business need and are subject to change, as needed. Each manager will provide details on any telecommuting opportunities, as well as scheduling, within their department.