Placement Associate - Alera Group : Job Details

Propel, an Alera Group company, is looking for a Placement Associate to join their team in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of client exposure and insurance coverage, ensuring all quotes, proposals and contracts comply with requirements and meet insurance objectives.
• Negotiate property and casualty insurance terms and conditions with underwriters to secure favorable agreements for clients.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration within the branch.
• Collaborate with Sales Executives and team members to gather necessary information, prepare marketing submissions, and arrange underwriting meetings.
• Facilitate ordering of loss-control and claim reports while coordinating associated processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Arrange necessary fee agreements and manage documentation, including preparing and delivering binders, vehicle identification cards and written correspondence.
• Draft and deliver detailed reports, correspondence and analyses to support client objectives and internal team needs.

• Skilled in managing sophisticated risk management accounts and utilizing non-standard insurance techniques, with extensive knowledge of carriers and industry-standard coverage forms.
• Proficient in negotiation, problem-solving and demonstrated project management abilities to address complex client needs effectively.
• Strong communicator across all levels and mediums, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with agency management systems.
• Over 8 years of insurance industry experience, including account management, with a resident state agent license and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic, proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to timely follow-up and team collaboration.
• Open to occasional travel to client/prospect sites, branch offices, seminars, and training sessions for continued professional growth and client engagement.

This job requires a presence in-office (Knoxville, Tennessee) on a hybrid schedule, as agreed upon with the manager.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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