Insurance Placement Specialist

@ Gallagher

Insurance Placement Specialist

West Des Moines, IA

Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Gallagher helps clients face risk confidently using a client-centric approach and advanced analytics. The role focuses on managing insurance placements, building relationships, and negotiating premiums for clients, fostering trust and growth.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years work experience
Interpersonal skills
Ability to manage insurance info

Qualifications

Experience in insurance or financial services
Property & Casualty License or willingness
Effective communication skills

Full job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

How you'll make an impact

Follows up with insurance carrier underwriters to answer questions and solicit quotes for new business.
Must be able to manage high level of insurance related information in a variant of formats and be able to identify appropriate carriers for risks in a timely manner.
Negotiates premiums, coverages, terms, and conditions with insurance markets for prospective clients in accordance with carrier delegated underwriting capacity and appetite.
Meets with insurance carrier underwriters and marketing personnel to develop business relationships in order to determine carrier’s interest in various classes of business.
Prepares and send new/remarket business submissions to appropriate insurance companies.
Consults with Producers on markets for their risks, appropriateness of coverage structure, and negotiate pricing and coverage terms with carriers. Assists with pre-underwriting information gathering, coverage analysis, and proposal presentations if needed. Negotiates price and terms and have proposals prepared, bound and delivered to producers.
Prepares proposals and binds coverage as necessary.
Quotes submissions using online carrier rating systems. Maintains marketing database including customer/prospect files.
Assists in executing marketing strategies and objectives.
Assists in the analysis of lines of coverage and insurance company trends with the intent of maximizing opportunities for new business placement and customer retention. Plans and conducts market research to identify opportunities for increased sales.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel is expected to be 10% in this role.

About You

Required: High School diploma or equivalent; 3 years work experience required.
Preferred: Prior experience in the financial services or insurance brokerage industry is a plus. Property & Casaulty License or willingness to obtain.
Behaviors: Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

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