Producer/Broker

USG is a national wholesale/brokerage for hard to place commercial insurance coverages. We are seeking experienced commercial E&S Producer/Brokers for our downtown Los Angeles, CA area location.  Prior insurance experience is mandatory, E&S experience preferred.

This position requires strong relationship building skills to work with our targeted carriers, retail insurance agents, and develop a book of business. Only those with proven performance in this career path should apply.

Office Hours:  8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation:  Base pay level depends on experience.  Commission/bonuses are awarded based on individual performance via sales results.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and experience of property and casualty insurance including: coverages, rating, terminology and technical procedures. P&C license / E&S licenses are preferred, but not required.
• History of business development and submissions from direct production responsibilities.
• Must be sales driven, “people person” who likes to establish new relationships while learning communication strategies and sales methods.
• Experienced in Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Reader.  Ability to quickly learn new programs and applications.
• Skilled in business writing and problem/situation analysis.
• Energetic, self motivated individuals who are goal oriented and can thrive in a team environment.
• Strong desire to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities:

• Work with retail insurance agents, to develop and submit business to target markets for placement.
• Building relationships with our in house rating and brokerage markets.
• Assess new business submissions and negotiate terms, by selecting the markets that can provide the most coverage at the best price.
• Following submissions through the process, to assure quotes are provided in a timely manner and negotiate with all parties involved to reach an acceptable price.
• Solicit new business through various sales and marketing techniques and begin establishing relationships within a territory utilizing agency visits, telemarketing calls and cross selling.
• Coordinate and handle administrative workflows in conjunction with support team(s) to establish accurate and prompt response to service issues.