Commercial Lines New Business Marketing Specialist
Job Description
Based in Lisle, IL onsite, the Commercial Lines New Business Marketing Specialist at Connor & Gallagher Insurance Services Inc drives end-to-end new commercial business development for Producers, with a salary range of USD 70,000 to 85,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain relationships with carriers and producers.
- Actively study product lines and underwriting standards.
- Compile thorough carrier submissions.
- Collect supplementary submission data such as loss runs, supplemental applications, and driver/vehicle/equipment lists.
- Evaluate coverage terms and conditions and compare quotes across carriers.
- Negotiate terms including pricing and coverage details.
- Build Outmarket workflows and comparative analyses.
- Create proposals for Producer review.
- Compile binding subjectivities.
- Conduct online ratings for new small business opportunities.
- Conduct online ratings for new ancillary coverage opportunities.
- Maintain Epic records accurately to ensure compliance and minimize errors.
- Utilize CSR24 to add instructions, craft templates, attach forms/endorsements, and issue COIs.
- Prepare Welcome Letters for newly bound accounts.
- Maintain the new business spreadsheet.
- Update carrier contact lists in Epic and on the spreadsheet.
- Maintain Outmarket carrier appetite data.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the New Business Manager.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience servicing commercial lines accounts in an insurance brokerage or agency environment
- Active Illinois Property & Casualty Producer License required
- Strong knowledge of small commercial coverages, rating, and carrier markets
- Experience working in an agency management system; Applied Epic experience preferred
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Technologies
- Applied Epic
- CSR24
- Microsoft Office
Key Skillset
- Analytical mindset capable of evaluating data, spotting trends, and informing decisions with evidence.
- Strong critical-thinking skills, questioning assumptions and seeking root causes.
- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams fostering a cooperative atmosphere.
- Superior verbal and written communication abilities.
- Skill in influencing others, building trust, and sustaining productive relationships across organizational levels.
- Highly organized, capable of juggling multiple priorities with precision and thoroughness.
- Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and professionalism in interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.