Associate Producer/Broker
USG Insurance Services
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- California: Irvine
- Florida: Tampa
- Idaho: Sandpoint
- Illinois: Chicago
- Louisiana: Covington
- Minnesota: Shoreview
- Pennsylvania: Canonsburg
- Texas: Arlington and Houston
- Direct responsibilities include:
- Maintain underwriting files including an understanding of policy reviews, inspection reviews, and endorsements.
- Understand and be knowledgeable of markets and underwriting guidelines.
- Solicit new business through various sales and marketing techniques and begin establishing relationships within a territory utilizing agency visits, telemarketing calls and cross selling.
- Train and mentor under a successful Producer/Broker to:
- Work with retail insurance agents, to develop and submit business to target markets for placement.
- Build relationships with our in house rating and brokerage markets.
- Assess new business submissions and negotiate terms, by selecting the markets that can provide the most coverage at the best price.
- Follow submissions through the process, to assure quotes are provided in a timely manner and negotiate with all parties involved to reach an acceptable price.
- Coordinate and handle administrative workflows in conjunction with support team(s) to establish accurate and prompt response to service issues.
- Knowledge and experience of property and casualty insurance including: coverages, rating, terminology and technical procedures. P&C license / E&S licenses are preferred, but not required.
- Must be sales driven, “people person” who likes to establish new relationships while learning communication strategies and sales methods.
- Experienced in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Reader. Ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
- Skilled in business writing and problem/situation analysis.
- Energetic, self-motivated individuals who are goal oriented and can thrive in a team environment.
- Strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
- 2-3 years of experience in a Production Assistant support role preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience with a wholesaler is preferred.
- Must have the desired career path to become a Producer/Broker within 1 to 2 years.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
- Company-paid benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D, and Team member Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Producer Savings Bonus Plan
- A week of hands-on, in-person training to meet our corporate team
- Access to 24/7 virtual training through USG University
- Outstanding Company Holiday Schedule and Generous Paid Time Off Package
- Potential for exponential growth in the company