Cottingham & Butler is on the lookout for enthusiastic Account Managers to join our team. No experience? No problem! We will provide all the training you need to succeed in the world of Property & Casualty insurance and work with some of the best in the industry. This might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Service Plans: Create, implement, and manage client-specific service plans, including claim reviews and marketing plans.
• Mid-Year Reviews: Prepare materials for client reviews, analyze losses, explore market options, and recommend services.
• Client Relationships: Become a trusted advisor for our clients, providing high-quality service and prompt responses to their questions.
• Retention & Sales: Take charge of retaining clients and expanding their accounts with additional products.
• Analyze Data: Make sure our clients have the right coverages by verifying policies, endorsements, audits, and dividends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience in an office setting is a plus, but not a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with a professional attitude and integrity.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Learn from industry experts.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about starting your career with Cottingham & Butler, send us your resume, we can’t wait to meet you!

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Cottingham & Butler is seeking driven, people‑focused Account Managers to join our growing team in Dallas, TX. Whether you’re new to Property & Casualty insurance or looking to launch a fresh career path, we’ll equip you with comprehensive training and the chance to learn from some of the strongest talent in the industry. If you’re ready for a role with real growth potential and client impact, this could be the opportunity for you! 

What You’ll Do:

• Service Plans: Create, implement, and manage client-specific service plans, including claim reviews and marketing plans.
• Mid-Year Reviews: Prepare materials for client reviews, analyze losses, explore market options, and recommend services.
• Client Relationships: Become a trusted advisor for our clients, providing high-quality service and prompt responses to their questions.
• Retention & Sales: Take charge of retaining clients and expanding their accounts with additional products.
• Analyze Data: Make sure our clients have the right coverages by verifying policies, endorsements, audits, and dividends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience in an office setting is a plus, but not a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with a professional attitude and integrity.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Learn from industry experts.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Cottingham & Butler is on the lookout for enthusiastic Account Managers to join our team in Dubuque, IA. No experience? No problem! We will provide all the training you need to succeed in the world of Property & Casualty insurance and work with some of the best in the industry. This might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Service Plans: Create, implement, and manage client-specific service plans, including claim reviews and marketing plans.
• Mid-Year Reviews: Prepare materials for client reviews, analyze losses, explore market options, and recommend services.
• Client Relationships: Become a trusted advisor for our clients, providing high-quality service and prompt responses to their questions.
• Retention & Sales: Take charge of retaining clients and expanding their accounts with additional products.
• Analyze Data: Make sure our clients have the right coverages by verifying policies, endorsements, audits, and dividends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience in an office setting is a plus, but not a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with a professional attitude and integrity.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Learn from industry experts.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about starting your career with Cottingham & Butler, send us your resume, we can’t wait to meet you!

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Cottingham & Butler is on the lookout for enthusiastic Account Managers to join our team. No experience? No problem! We will provide all the training you need to succeed in the world of Property & Casualty insurance and work with some of the best in the industry. This might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Service Plans: Create, implement, and manage client-specific service plans, including claim reviews and marketing plans.
• Mid-Year Reviews: Prepare materials for client reviews, analyze losses, explore market options, and recommend services.
• Client Relationships: Become a trusted advisor for our clients, providing high-quality service and prompt responses to their questions.
• Retention & Sales: Take charge of retaining clients and expanding their accounts with additional products.
• Analyze Data: Make sure our clients have the right coverages by verifying policies, endorsements, audits, and dividends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Experience in an office setting is a plus, but not a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with a professional attitude and integrity.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Learn from industry experts.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Benefit from comprehensive training and development programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about starting your career with Cottingham & Butler, send us your resume, we can’t wait to meet you!

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Looking for Client Service Representatives for our Dallas, TX location!

What our Client Service Representatives do and why it’s important:

Cottingham and Butler is growing and we are adding Client Service Representatives to our team! As a Client Service Representative, you will work directly with our clients to help keep their accounts up to date. You will make a direct impact on a daily basis by carrying out the top-tier services that define Cottingham and Butler.

In practice, the core activities of your job will be to:

·      Ensure that client accounts are up to date so they can continue to operate

·      Build relationships with clients through friendly interaction, timely execution of requests, and close attention to detail

·      Consolidating and communicating important information by putting together reports

Video Overview: Click here to watch an interview with an actual Client Service Representative.

Strengths and skills necessary for success in the role:

Our outstanding team of Client Service Representatives are one of the main reasons we have a client retention rate well above the industry standard. Because you will be in such a key role, there are several important characteristics we look for: outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle and prioritize many different tasks, the ability to work well under pressure, and strong attention to detail.

If you come from an insurance background that’s great! However, we understand that most people don’t which is why we are willing to train you on the technical details. It’s more important to us that you embody the right personal characteristics. While we don’t expect you to be perfect in every aspect of the job right away, the aforementioned traits are essential for success in the role.

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Insurance Placement Specialist 

Are you driven by the thrill of closing a deal? Do you thrive on analyzing data and crafting proposals that outshine the competition? If so, Cottingham & Butler has an opportunity that could be your next big win.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be the strategic force behind negotiating with insurance carriers to secure the most competitive pricing and coverage for our clients. Your ability to build and leverage strong relationships with underwriters will be key to delivering tailored, high-value solutions.

Beyond negotiation, you’ll dive deep into prospective clients’ current insurance programs, uncovering coverage gaps and missed opportunities left by their existing brokers. This is your chance to showcase the strength and precision of the Cottingham & Butler team—not just by telling clients we’re the best, but by proving it through smarter coverage and real savings.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and understand insurance marketplace information to develop, design and implement marketing strategies for commercial placements. Responsible for driving the insurance marketing process for new and renewal business by:

• Researching and understanding client’s exposures
• Prepare submissions, submit to marketplace, review quotes, proposals, rating worksheets and other insurance objectives
• Negotiate P&C insurance coverage terms, conditions and pricing with Underwriters
• Create documentation to compare multiple insurance programs such as coverage and pricing to be presented
• Effectively build and manage relationships with carrier partners by attending meetings and events

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

We are seeking a friendly and highly organized Executive Assistant to support our leadership team while also playing an active role in front desk operations. The ideal candidate thrives in team collaboration, communicates with ease, and excels at prioritizing tasks in a fast‑paced environment. We are also looking for a candidate who has high attention to detail with strong organizational skills, initiative, and dependability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support front desk operations by greeting visitors, managing incoming communication, and creating a welcoming office experience.
• Serve as a professional, friendly point of contact for both internal team members and external partners.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, including document preparation, correspondence, and task tracking.

In addition… 

• Assist executives in prioritizing daily responsibilities and anticipating needs proactively.
• Manage executive calendars, appointments, meetings, and day‑to‑day scheduling with strong attention to detail.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics for executive meetings and events.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• 1-2 years office experience preferred but not required.

The standard schedule is in office, Monday through Friday, 8-5pm.

Benefits:

Most Benefits start Day 1 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/ Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

What our Client Service Representatives do and why it’s important:

Cottingham and Butler is growing and we are adding Client Service Representatives to our team! As a Client Service Representative, you will work directly with our clients to help keep their accounts up to date. You will make a direct impact on a daily basis by carrying out the top-tier services that define Cottingham and Butler.

In practice, the core activities of your job will be to:

·      Ensure that client accounts are up to date so they can continue to operate

·      Build relationships with clients through friendly interaction, timely execution of requests, and close attention to detail

·      Consolidating and communicating important information by putting together reports

Video Overview: Click here to watch an interview with an actual Client Service Representative.

Strengths and skills necessary for success in the role:

Our outstanding team of Client Service Representatives are one of the main reasons we have a client retention rate well above the industry standard. Because you will be in such a key role, there are several important characteristics we look for: outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to handle and prioritize many different tasks, the ability to work well under pressure, and strong attention to detail.

If you come from an insurance background that’s great! However, we understand that most people don’t which is why we are willing to train you on the technical details. It’s more important to us that you embody the right personal characteristics. While we don’t expect you to be perfect in every aspect of the job right away, the aforementioned traits are essential for success in the role.

Full-Time Benefits - Most benefits start day 1

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-Sharing/Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company-paid ST and LT Disability
• Maternity Leave/Parental Leave
• Subsidized Parking
• Company-paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Insurance Placement Specialist 

Are you driven by the thrill of closing a deal? Do you thrive on analyzing data and crafting proposals that outshine the competition? If so, Cottingham & Butler has an opportunity that could be your next big win.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be the strategic force behind negotiating with insurance carriers to secure the most competitive pricing and coverage for our clients. Your ability to build and leverage strong relationships with underwriters will be key to delivering tailored, high-value solutions.

Beyond negotiation, you’ll dive deep into prospective clients’ current insurance programs, uncovering coverage gaps and missed opportunities left by their existing brokers. This is your chance to showcase the strength and precision of the Cottingham & Butler team—not just by telling clients we’re the best, but by proving it through smarter coverage and real savings.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and understand insurance marketplace information to develop, design and implement marketing strategies for commercial placements. Responsible for driving the insurance marketing process for new and renewal business by:

• Researching and understanding client’s exposures
• Prepare submissions, submit to marketplace, review quotes, proposals, rating worksheets and other insurance objectives
• Negotiate P&C insurance coverage terms, conditions and pricing with Underwriters
• Create documentation to compare multiple insurance programs such as coverage and pricing to be presented
• Effectively build and manage relationships with carrier partners by attending meetings and events

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Insurance Placement Specialist 

Are you driven by the thrill of closing a deal? Do you thrive on analyzing data and crafting proposals that outshine the competition? If so, Cottingham & Butler has an opportunity that could be your next big win.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be the strategic force behind negotiating with insurance carriers to secure the most competitive pricing and coverage for our clients. Your ability to build and leverage strong relationships with underwriters will be key to delivering tailored, high-value solutions.

Beyond negotiation, you’ll dive deep into prospective clients’ current insurance programs, uncovering coverage gaps and missed opportunities left by their existing brokers. This is your chance to showcase the strength and precision of the Cottingham & Butler team—not just by telling clients we’re the best, but by proving it through smarter coverage and real savings.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and understand insurance marketplace information to develop, design and implement marketing strategies for commercial placements. Responsible for driving the insurance marketing process for new and renewal business by:

• Researching and understanding client’s exposures
• Prepare submissions, submit to marketplace, review quotes, proposals, rating worksheets and other insurance objectives
• Negotiate P&C insurance coverage terms, conditions and pricing with Underwriters
• Create documentation to compare multiple insurance programs such as coverage and pricing to be presented
• Effectively build and manage relationships with carrier partners by attending meetings and events

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Insurance Placement Specialist 

Are you driven by the thrill of closing a deal? Do you thrive on analyzing data and crafting proposals that outshine the competition? If so, Cottingham & Butler has an opportunity that could be your next big win.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be the strategic force behind negotiating with insurance carriers to secure the most competitive pricing and coverage for our clients. Your ability to build and leverage strong relationships with underwriters will be key to delivering tailored, high-value solutions.

Beyond negotiation, you’ll dive deep into prospective clients’ current insurance programs, uncovering coverage gaps and missed opportunities left by their existing brokers. This is your chance to showcase the strength and precision of the Cottingham & Butler team—not just by telling clients we’re the best, but by proving it through smarter coverage and real savings.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and understand insurance marketplace information to develop, design and implement marketing strategies for commercial placements. Responsible for driving the insurance marketing process for new and renewal business by:

• Researching and understanding client’s exposures
• Prepare submissions, submit to marketplace, review quotes, proposals, rating worksheets and other insurance objectives
• Negotiate P&C insurance coverage terms, conditions and pricing with Underwriters
• Create documentation to compare multiple insurance programs such as coverage and pricing to be presented
• Effectively build and manage relationships with carrier partners by attending meetings and events

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Insurance Placement Specialist 

Are you driven by the thrill of closing a deal? Do you thrive on analyzing data and crafting proposals that outshine the competition? If so, Cottingham & Butler has an opportunity that could be your next big win.

We’re seeking an experienced Insurance Placement Specialist. In this role, you’ll be the strategic force behind negotiating with insurance carriers to secure the most competitive pricing and coverage for our clients. Your ability to build and leverage strong relationships with underwriters will be key to delivering tailored, high-value solutions.

Beyond negotiation, you’ll dive deep into prospective clients’ current insurance programs, uncovering coverage gaps and missed opportunities left by their existing brokers. This is your chance to showcase the strength and precision of the Cottingham & Butler team—not just by telling clients we’re the best, but by proving it through smarter coverage and real savings.

Essential Functions:

Analyze and understand insurance marketplace information to develop, design and implement marketing strategies for commercial placements. Responsible for driving the insurance marketing process for new and renewal business by:

• Researching and understanding client’s exposures
• Prepare submissions, submit to marketplace, review quotes, proposals, rating worksheets and other insurance objectives
• Negotiate P&C insurance coverage terms, conditions and pricing with Underwriters
• Create documentation to compare multiple insurance programs such as coverage and pricing to be presented
• Effectively build and manage relationships with carrier partners by attending meetings and events

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

Cottingham & Butler is the 3rd largest privately and independently held insurance brokerage firm. Simply put, we are professional buyers of insurance. As we continue to grow, Cottingham & Butler is actively looking for ambitious and driven sales-minded individuals for our 2026 Summer Sales Internship Program.

What You’ll Do: As a Sales Intern, you will be immersed in various aspects of the sales process, gaining hands-on experience and developing essential skills. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cold Calling Prospects: Learn to effectively cold call potential clients, introducing them to our services and identifying their insurance needs.
• Client Meetings: Travel to client meetings with experienced sales professionals, observing and participating in discussions to understand client requirements and how to address them.
• Industry Knowledge: Dive into industry knowledge by researching market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities. This will help you understand the landscape and better serve our clients.
• Sales Strategies: Collaborate with team members to develop and implement sales strategies, learning how to tailor approaches to different clients and situations.
• Training Sessions: Participate in training sessions and workshops designed to enhance your sales skills, product knowledge, and understanding of the insurance industry.
• Networking: Build connections with clients, industry professionals, C&B executives, and fellow interns through networking events and social activities.

People We Hire: Your major doesn’t matter to us. We know people don’t usually major in insurance, so we focus on personality and character; we can teach you the rest. Our sales team is filled with individuals who are competitive, resilient, and influential. Strong candidates display the following:

• History of academic and/or extracurricular excellence.
• Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Get: This program is intended to provide impactful real-life experience that goes beyond the 10-week experience. Program details are listed below:

• Start date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
• End date: Friday, July 24th, 2026
• Duration: 10 weeks in a culture unlike any other
• $6,500 paid internship with bonus opportunity
• Apartment-style housing provided
• Learn from and work with experts of the business
• Mentorship
• Develop your skills and knowledge through real work
• Grow your network of like-minded interns and professionals
• Intern social and networking activities
• Returning intern or full-time placement after graduation for successful interns

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

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