Placement Specialist

Placement Specialist at MMC Placement Specialist at MMC in Lafayette, Louisiana Posted in 3 days ago.

Job Description:

Position Tit le:

Placement Specialist FLSA Status:

Exempt Position Summary:

The Placement Specialist leads the marketing process for renewals within the Risk Management Unit.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads the renewal process, adhering to the established renewal workflow and timelines. Recommends changes to the renewal process that will result in greater internal efficiency and excellent customer service. Coordinates and communicates with internal partners throughout the marketing process to ensure consistently high levels of client service Meets with insured prior to renewal to obtain current information and identify exposures. Determines appropriate markets, carriers, and coverages to quote for client needs. Sends completed applications to carriers. Answers all carrier requests and questions until quotes are received. Completes analysis of quotes and coverages to determine options for proposal. Meets with insured to present proposal. Provides guidance in coverage selections. Binds coverage as authorized by the client. Creates executive summary of renewal to share with internal partners. Updates Agency Management System with all submission notes and results. Quotes new lines of coverage mid-term as needed. Performs other specific duties and projects assigned by the Chief Operations Officer. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Education:

College degree preferred

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of related experience preferred

Professional Certifications/Licenses:

P&C License Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and analyze commercial Lines coverage, markets, forms, and policies Above average mathematical skills Strong attention to details and accuracy Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills Working knowledge of computers and MS Office products; working knowledge of Sagitta agency management system preferred

Special Job Conditions:

Environment in which constant deadlines exist Must be available to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if necessary to meet client needs and deadlines Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Single-day regional travel required for client meetings We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. Marsh & McLennan Agency offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, 401K, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://marshmma.com/careers.