Responsibilities

• Markets customer business, typically of higher complexity, to variety of insurance carriers.
• Ensures thorough evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace independently
• Receives requests for quotations from account personnel.
• Identifies and analyzes client exposures to recommend and/or design risk transfer/financing products.
• Identifies appropriate carriers, sends requests, negotiates favorable quotes and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in development of department policies and procedures and implements them in assigned area.
• Supervisory responsibilities for assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work of less senior Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience required. Insurance licensing required.
• A minimum of 6 years of broking experience in the marketplace
• Existing, successful relationships with a number of insurers
• A license essential to provincial licensing jurisdictions, along with management of continuing education hours
• The ability to explain complex issues in simple terms and connect with clients and colleagues effectively
• A solution-oriented mindset with a knack for developing resourceful and innovative approaches

Preferred

• Preferred: Professional designation preferred, such as CPCU, CIC or ARM
• Completion of post-secondary degrees or insurance designations is nice to have
• Familiarity with insurance document management software (EPIC) is preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing