Business Insurance Placement Specialist
About this role
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
- Collaborates with sales staff, both locally and long distance, as well as carrier partners in developing and executing marketing and placement strategies to drive new business growth
- Prepares and submits new business applications, including supplementals, to carrier partners
- Generates quotes utilizing carrier online quoting systems and creates professional, detailed proposals per agency standards
- Enters prospect and underwriting information into agency management system and maintains organized account files with proper documentation
- Negotiates optimum coverage terms and pricing while identifying and suggesting coverage enhancements and options
- Maintains knowledge of carrier and broker appetites and specialty programs, including attending carrier meetings to stay apprised of market and rate changes
- Effectively communicates quoted coverages, costs, and deductibles to producers including identifying and suggesting coverage enhancements and mitigation opportunities
- Coordination and issuance of binders, invoices, auto ID cards, filings and finance agreements
- Assists in providing a seamless transition from marketing to assigned servicing team
- Manages day to day relationships with carrier partners and assists in building long term partnerships
- Assists in upholding company appetite and standards while building relationships with producers and contributing to their success
- Strives to help meet or exceed agency and department goals and deadlines including assisting other team members as needed
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- 3-5 years of similar or related insurance experience
- Systems skills - experience with Epic and Indio
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Ability to analyze insurance quotes and make recommendations
- Math skills and familiarity with ratios, percentages, discounts and commissions
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment while responding to requests in a timely, accurate, and friendly manner
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and quick turnaround demands
- Strong computer proficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to work overtime if necessary due to cyclical nature of business
- Similar or related experience preferred
COMPETENCIES & TRAITS:
- Building relationships
- Agility/Flexibility
- Self-Direction
- Problem Solving
- Communicating
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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