Summary

World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from major providers, combined with attentive service from local agents.

Founded in 2011, World is currently the fastest growing insurance broker in the U.S. with over 2,200 employees in over 260 locations across North America.  We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial and retirement services, and human capital management solutions.

Our rapid growth and market leading presence has created opportunities throughout the region and we offer top talent the choice to work from one of our multiple offices.

Position Overview 

Strong ability to influence and negotiate with trading partner to achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clients.  Work under the direction of senior staff on specific assigned tasks such as research, data gathering, underwriting analysis and preparation of various materials in support of placement activities on new and renewal business to support business retention and production goals. Possess a basic knowledgeable of property and casualty coverages and carrier underwriting guidelines. Build and grow relationships with carrier representatives and fellow World associates.
 

Work Experience / Job Qualifications 

1 to 3 years industry experience in commercial insurance brokerage, placement, carrier underwriting, and carrier relationship management role; or in combinationComplete and thorough understanding of a national insurance broker’s sales, service, and placement process

Responsibilities 

Comprehensive understanding of World’s scope of expertise, structure, distribution strategy, and value proposition

Knowledge of the insurance industry marketplace including:

Small Commercial InsuranceStandard Property and Casualty insurance productsCoordinate placement outcomes with senior staff to achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clientsLead a competitive coverage placement process and demonstrate strong negotiation skills to achieve appropriate cost, coverage, and capacity targets for clients and prospective clientsMaintain productive and responsive relationships with underwriters at World’s key Trading PartnersParticipate as requested by senior staff in program design and placement strategy meetings with client advisors and account executivesPromote utilization of strategic Trading Partners critical to maintaining secure and dependable relationships for World to generate optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clientsCollaborate with National Placement resources as necessary to ensure client’s and prospective client’s coverage needs are comprehensively addressedSupport senior staff in larger, more complex placements as requestedAssist with the preparation of submissions and applications required by the underwriting communityDirect submissions to the appropriate trading partners and negotiate best in class coverage terms, conditions, capacity, and costPrepare coverage comparisons based upon quotations and proposals received from underwriters with oversight from senior staffMaintain focus on World-authorized workflow and standard operating procedures to support consistency across the World enterprise

Essential Skills / Competencies 

Project/process management discipline and follow-throughCompelling deductive reasoning skillsSubstantial inter-personal skills and associate engagement expertiseEffective listening and communication skillsCollaborative natureAction-oriented, ambitious, initiative-takerAnalytical and creative thinkerCommitment to continuous learning and developmentBasic understanding of standard property and casualty insurance programsPurposeful, results-driven, competitive, tenacious desire to winKnowledgeable of the insurance marketplace and keeps current with marketplace changesStrong ability to influence and negotiate with trading partner peers, and achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clients

Computer Software Skills 

Proficient in all Microsoft office productsMid-level expertise with excel

Professional Licenses/Certifications 

Insurance industry designation such as AAI, AIN, AIS, or AU preferredLicensed Property & Casualty insurance producer in resident state

Education 

4-year college degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional designation

Equal Employment Opportunity

At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.


To Executive Search Firms and Staffing Agencies:
World does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered World’s property, and World will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting World’s Human Resources Talent Department.



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