Company Overview
World Insurance Associates (World) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes modernize their benefits programs and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.
Founded in 2011 World is one of the fastest-growing Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance surety and fidelity bonding employee and executive benefits investment advisory and retirement plan services and payroll & HR solutions.
Position Summary
The Broking Specialist receives and processes submissions for business from a network of insurance agents obtains quotes from multiple insurance carriers and provides agents with multiple quotes based on business requirements. Develops and maintains a network of agency and/or broker relationships.
Primary Responsibilities- Collaborates with Account Managers and Client Advisors in assigned division to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business in the Middle Market segment.
- In conjunction with other team members prepare review and approve client-ready documentation including proposals analysis and coverage comparisons for new business opportunities and renewals.
- Participate in client and prospect meetings as requested.
- Negotiate with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with carriers that write both Middle Market and upper Middle Market P&C business.
- Provide leadership mentoring and direction to assist with growth and development of Broking Associates.
Present current trends and issues to interested parties internally and externally. - Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process
- Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all activities.
Position Specific Skills/Qualifications
Work Experience - 3-5 years experience in Property and Casualty with a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverages for commercial lines
- Strong background in Passenger Transportation Heavy Construction and Complex Account Space
- Alternative Risk Financing Options such as Captives Loss Sensitive Large Retention Insurance Program Models
Professional Licenses/Certifications- Must hold state Property & Casualty insurance license
Essential Skills/Competencies- Project/process management discipline and follow-through
- Compelling deductive reasoning skills
- Substantial inter-personal skills and associate engagement expertise
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Collaborative nature
- Action-oriented ambitious initiative-taker
- Analytical and creative thinker
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Basic understanding of standard property and casualty insurance programs
- Purposeful results-driven competitive tenacious desire to win
- Knowledgeable of the insurance marketplace and keeps current with marketplace changes
- Strong ability to influence and negotiate with trading partner peers and achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clients
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Office work involves working at a desk most of the time using a stand-up/sit-down adjustable desk. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Typing grasping and repetitive motion typically is required every day and walking and standing are required occasionally.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA) we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts experiences and opinions allows our employees our products and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity sexual orientation or Veteran addition WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Worlds property and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Worlds Human Resources Talent Department.#LI-KS Required Experience:
Senior IC
Company OverviewWorld Insurance Associates (World) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes modernize their benefits programs and help them achieve their long-t...
Company Overview
World Insurance Associates (World) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes modernize their benefits programs and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.
Founded in 2011 World is one of the fastest-growing Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance surety and fidelity bonding employee and executive benefits investment advisory and retirement plan services and payroll & HR solutions.
Position Summary
The Broking Specialist receives and processes submissions for business from a network of insurance agents obtains quotes from multiple insurance carriers and provides agents with multiple quotes based on business requirements. Develops and maintains a network of agency and/or broker relationships.
Primary Responsibilities- Collaborates with Account Managers and Client Advisors in assigned division to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business in the Middle Market segment.
- In conjunction with other team members prepare review and approve client-ready documentation including proposals analysis and coverage comparisons for new business opportunities and renewals.
- Participate in client and prospect meetings as requested.
- Negotiate with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with carriers that write both Middle Market and upper Middle Market P&C business.
- Provide leadership mentoring and direction to assist with growth and development of Broking Associates.
Present current trends and issues to interested parties internally and externally. - Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process
- Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all activities.
Position Specific Skills/Qualifications
Work Experience - 3-5 years experience in Property and Casualty with a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverages for commercial lines
- Strong background in Passenger Transportation Heavy Construction and Complex Account Space
- Alternative Risk Financing Options such as Captives Loss Sensitive Large Retention Insurance Program Models
Professional Licenses/Certifications- Must hold state Property & Casualty insurance license
Essential Skills/Competencies- Project/process management discipline and follow-through
- Compelling deductive reasoning skills
- Substantial inter-personal skills and associate engagement expertise
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Collaborative nature
- Action-oriented ambitious initiative-taker
- Analytical and creative thinker
- Commitment to continuous learning and development
- Basic understanding of standard property and casualty insurance programs
- Purposeful results-driven competitive tenacious desire to win
- Knowledgeable of the insurance marketplace and keeps current with marketplace changes
- Strong ability to influence and negotiate with trading partner peers and achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clients
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Office work involves working at a desk most of the time using a stand-up/sit-down adjustable desk. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Typing grasping and repetitive motion typically is required every day and walking and standing are required occasionally.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA) we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts experiences and opinions allows our employees our products and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity sexual orientation or Veteran addition WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Worlds property and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Worlds Human Resources Talent Department.#LI-KS Required Experience:
Senior IC
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