Commercial Lines New Business Placement Specialist

Commercial Lines New Business Placement Specialist

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Market new prospective client accounts to carrier partners. Support commercial lines sales associates. Provide marketing analytics, negotiate carrier coverages, and finalize marketing and client onboarding process.

• Work closely with sales associates to understand prospect’s commercial lines insurance needs.
• Develop submissions to carriers and obtain quotes. Respond to underwriters’ inquiries.
• Negotiate terms with carriers on prospect’s behalf.
• Finalize the marketing process and prepare appropriate proposal presentations.
• Bind coverage for clients and execute client onboarding process.
• Develop knowledge of insurance markets on behalf of USI.
• Develop relationships with carrier underwriters and representatives.
• Serve as technical expert on market trends, pricing practices, and other underwriting policies.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems and technology platforms.
• Keep current with industry, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology.

• 10+ years experience in commercial property & casualty insurance agency; comprehensive understanding of all property & casualty insurance coverages, underwriting, and rating concepts.
• College degree preferred.
• Must hold state Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Industry designations such as ARM, CIC, CPCU preferred.
• Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables.
• Working knowledge of internet-based programs; knowledge of Sagitta/Image Right preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate work.
• Ability to maintain relationships with clients, co‑workers, carriers, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across roughly 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created a dynamic personal and professional development culture, invest heavily in our associates, and celebrate their growth through unique reward and recognition programs.

USI ONE Advantage® is a game‑changing value proposition that delivers robust risk‑management and benefit solutions with bottom‑line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise— the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition, enabling us to develop strategic, timely, and effective risk‑management and benefit programs.

In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through the Summit Awards program and offers employee programs that promote well‑being, scholarships, and financial help in times of need.

USI is committed to giving back to local communities, supporting environmental sustainability, and partnering with eco‑conscious vendors to reduce our footprint.

Our award‑winning “I’m With U” diversity and inclusion program educates associates, supports community outreach, and builds a more inclusive culture.

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018‑2025).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020‑2025).
• Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024‑2025).
• Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024‑2025).

USI offers a full-suite of competitive benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and more. Generous paid time off, paid family leave, and paid holiday time are also available.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Bonus‑eligible position with a target incentive of 10%

Applications accepted through 1/15/2026