Insurance Placement Specialist - Northeast Construction Insurance

Join Our Team at EPIC Insurance Brokers & ConsultantsHybrid to Melville, NY or Jersey City or Summit, NJ.Come join our team! There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and "bring it" every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have "the right stuff" – people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.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. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!Job OverviewThe 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.Key ResponsibilitiesNew Business Placement: Prepare submissions, work with carriers and wholesalers, secure new business quotes and prepare proposals for Producers to present to prospects.Renewal Management: Oversee the renewal process of assigned remarketing efforts, ensuring timely and accurate completion.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively with producers, account managers, and other team members to achieve business goals.External Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with underwriters and brokers.Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders.Negotiation: Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions.Relationship Building: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with clients and partners.Insurance Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of commercial insurance coverages, with a priority given to candidates with experience in the NY construction space.QualificationsExperience: 3-5 years of experience in commercial insurance, with a focus on renewals and new business.Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance coverages, particularly within the NY construction sector.Skills: Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.Education: College degree preferred.CompensationExempt: The base salary range for this position is $95,000 – $125,000. This range represents the employer's good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting.Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, internal equity, and market data. This role may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.Why EPICEPIC has over 60 offices and 4,000 employees nationwide – and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer: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 daysGenerous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leaveGenerous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referralEmployee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans GroupProfessional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership DevelopmentUnique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife SupportAdditional benefits include (but are limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First FoundationWe're in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to "Insurance Journal"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.