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About the Role
The Placement Specialist is responsible for placing new business and managing renewals for the Northeast Construction & Surety Practice. This role involves working closely with internal stakeholders such as producers, account managers and other team members, as well as external contacts including underwriters and insureds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare submissions, work with carriers and wholesalers, secure new business quotes and prepare proposals for Producers to present to prospects.
- Oversee the renewal process of assigned remarketing efforts, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Work collaboratively with producers, account managers, and other team members to achieve business goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with underwriters and brokers.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders.
- Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with clients and partners.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of commercial insurance coverages, with a priority given to candidates with experience in the NY construction space.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial insurance, with a focus on renewals and new business.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, particularly within the NY construction sector.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Relationship-building
Location
- Hybrid
- Melville, NY
- Jersey City
- Summit, NJ
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- College degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 – $125,000
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time off
- Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
- Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
- Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
- Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
- Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
- Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
- Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
- Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
About the Company
- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry.
- Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 4,000 employees nationwide.
- With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs.
- We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.
- Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results.
- EPIC has over 60 offices and 4,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing!
- EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment.
- EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
- We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”
- To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
Equal Opportunity
- EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
- California Applicants - View your privacy rights at: https://www.epicbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/epic-ca-employee-privacy-notice.pdf.
- Massachusetts G.L.c. 149 section 19B (b) requires the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.