THE OPPORTUNITY:Under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer and/or Marketing Director, the Marketing Specialist is responsible for the effective marketing of insurance risks to companies in accordance with the practices, policies and procedures of the Company.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Market all lines of commercial insurance and directly impact revenue goals through the acquisition of new business and the retention of renewals.
- Assist in the analysis of line of business and insurance company production trends and make recommendations to correct deficiencies.
- Act as account liaison for the producer in dealing with other departments within HUB for the quoting of specialized lines of coverage.
- Assist producers with pre-underwriting information gathering, submission, coverage analysis, RFP's and proposal presentations if needed
- Execute a quality control process for policies and quotations delivered assuring
- coverage, condition, rating and pricing accuracy.
- Effectively build relationships with insurance company underwriters through a pattern of professional risk submissions, company visitations and hard, but fair, negotiations.
- Maintain state of the art knowledge of market underwriting appetite, line of business trends, insurance company changes, rating technique and coverage development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of our company utilization strategies by appropriate risk submissions.
- Accurately maintain new business and renewal control logs, which assist the department head in identifying trends.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:- High School Diploma / GED
- 3-5 years insurance marketing /underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Property & Causality License
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and agency management systems.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Confidence and demeanor to effectively interact with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to respond to customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service, and handle difficult or emotional customer situations promptly and accurately.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships; work effectively with insurance and service vendors to gain cooperation in meeting clients' needs.
- Ability to effectively work with a team and coach others in developing their skills and abilities.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
- Ability to ready, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities in order to complete assignments on time and with optimal accuracy.
- Ability to assertively direct and supervise staff; including but not limited to responsiveness to staff needs, and personnel issues, and provide consistent/fair evaluation.
- Ability to efficiently gather pertinent information and facts, analyze and solve problems timely and thoroughly.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- This position primarily involves remaining in a stationary position for the majority of the workday.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with colleagues and clients both in person and on the telephone; Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000k depending on geographical location and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
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Department Account Management & Service
Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: No Travel Required
Required Education: Associate degree (2-year degree)
