Marketing Specialist

Description

Are you looking for?

• Time back in your day
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Fun working environment 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Growth & development

Maintaining and building productive relationships with carriers is how we can be successful in serving our clients' insurance needs. FNIC is looking to add an experienced Marketing Specialist to assist Producers in writing new business and retaining renewal business for accounts in our Commercial department. This person will need to negotiate pricing, and policy conditions and terms in a fast paced environment for accounts greater than $30,000 in premium. 

What’s the work like?

You will...

• Review new and renewal business applications with producers for accurate completion of coverage areas, market identification and submission requirements
• Organize and submit applications in a professional manner to carrier partners
• Be proficient on underwriting and rating platforms as required for department needs
• Negotiate pricing, policy conditions and terms with insurance companies
• Analyze carrier options prior to proposing coverage for pricing and coverage accuracy
• Prepare proposals, bind accounts, update and complete all areas of agency management system and documentation per agency guidelines for moving the account to the Account Manager
• Present professional and accurate insurance submissions to the insurance carriers and negotiate to secure coverages as requested that best meet the client’s needs
• Set priorities and manage workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing of information
• Maintain and file all documentation in the agency management system per the agency guidelines for timeframes, placement and description, Maintain the electronic account file and fully incorporate the capabilities of the agency management system into daily workflow
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends as well as carrier appetites, as well as serve as a resource to other staff members in these areas
• Develop productive and professional carrier relationships with carrier partners, which may include both internal and external meetings as well as other networking or social events
• Understanding of Excess & Surplus lines markets and other broker/specialty markets.
• Follow agency and department procedures as outlined
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of highly sensitive information, including Protected Health Information (PHI)

Okay, so what’s in it for me?

While we expect a lot from our employees at FNIC, we also provide a lot in return.

• Competitive Pay: We strive to pay our employees a competitive market compensation
• Benefits: You’re covered: health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, 401k, employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Dress: Dress for your day – bring your whole self to work so you can be as comfortable at work as you are in your personal life. 
• Flexibility: Time back in your day? We got you. A 37.5 work week and Freestyle PTO making employees responsible for structuring their work schedules to achieve the results FNIC expects and balancing their needs for time away from the office.  
• Wellness: Mental health support and resources are available through our free EAP program. You can also stretch away the stress 24/7 by participating in workout classes (available to remote employees too!) or accessing our Omaha in-office gym.
• Education: Like to go back to school? Learn something new? We’ll provide tuition reimbursement to support you in your goals. 
• Fun working environment: Who likes a boring working environment? No one. We have plenty of fun with frequent company outings, food days, and fun competitions to name a few! 

Requirements

What do I need to know?

You have to have…

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong sales and positive negotiation skills
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as clients, prospects, and vendors
• Valid Driver’s License
• Resident Property and Casualty Agent’s license, required
• AAI, CIC, or CPCU or other similar designation, or willingness to pursue 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) to three (3) years of commercial Property/Casualty insurance experience