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Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist to join our growing team in Rochester, NY!   

The purpose of the Commercial Insurance Placement Specialist is to work closely with the Commercial Lines Department to market accounts to achieve Agency sales goals and service standards. Efforts support the production of New Business. 

How You Will Contribute:   

• Assist in the prospecting of new accounts by supporting sales staff as requested, soliciting rounding opportunities, assist in developing risk potential and analyzing customer insurance needs. 

• Responsible for the marketing of assigned accounts, obtaining and evaluating quotations, and determining and recommending markets. 

• Maintain knowledge of carrier underwriting criteria, deviations, plans, and marketing policy. 

• Know which rates are approved by the respective carriers and be able to explain the rating of any policy. 

• Learn and become proficient with various carriers online rating. 

• Prepare complete and accurate submissions. 

• Prepare and/or modify quotations when required. 

• Maintain a task file for proper follow up of outstanding quotation requests. 

• Prepare policy orders to the successful carrier, binding and invoicing as appropriate. 

• Where requested, check carrier issued policies for accuracy. Inform carrier and client of forthcoming corrections. 

• Utilize agency automation with a high level of knowledge and proficiency. 

• Follow procedures as established in the Commercial Lines Procedure Manual. 

• Pursue a program of personal and professional development. 

Licenses & Certifications:   

• Property & Casualty Agent’s or Broker’s License 

Skills & Experience to be Successful:  

• High school diploma required. 

• Strong technical knowledge of coverages in all Commercial Lines insurance coverage. 

Preferred: 

• College Degree in a business-related field. 

• 3+ years general agency/company experience. 

Pay Range

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. 

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.