Company Overview
World Insurance Associates (“World”) is a unique financial services organization with a global network of brokers and specialists who empower people to make informed decisions to improve their risk management outcomes, modernize their benefits programs, and help them achieve their long-term financial goals.
Founded in 2011, World is one of the fastest-growing, Top 25 insurance brokers in the U.S. with nearly 3,000 employees in more than 300 offices across North America and the U.K. World specializes in personal and commercial insurance, surety and fidelity bonding, employee and executive benefits, investment advisory and retirement plan services, and payroll & HR solutions.
Position Summary
The Broking Specialist receives and processes submissions for business from a network of insurance agents, obtains quotes from multiple insurance carriers, and provides agents with multiple quotes based on business requirements. Develops and maintains a network of agency and/or broker relationships.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborates with Account Managers and Client Advisors in assigned division to develop coverage strategy and marketing initiatives for renewal and prospective business in the Middle Market segment.
In conjunction with other team members, prepare, review, and approve client-ready documentation, including proposals, analysis, and coverage comparisons, for new business opportunities and renewals.
Participate in client and prospect meetings as requested.
Negotiate with underwriters to establish best terms and conditions with respect to premiums and coverage.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with carriers that write both Middle Market and upper Middle Market P&C business.
Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to assist with growth and development of Broking Associates.
Present current trends and issues to interested parties internally and externally.
Drive utilization of all available technology throughout broking process and client service process
Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all activities.
Position Specific Skills/Qualifications
Work Experience
3-5+ years’ experience in Property and Casualty with a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverages for commercial lines
Professional Licenses/Certifications
Must hold state Property & Casualty insurance license
Essential Skills/Competencies
Project/process management discipline and follow-through
Compelling deductive reasoning skills
Substantial inter-personal skills and associate engagement expertise
Effective listening and communication skills
Collaborative nature
Action-oriented, ambitious, initiative-taker
Analytical and creative thinker
Commitment to continuous learning and development
Basic understanding of standard property and casualty insurance programs
Purposeful, results-driven, competitive, tenacious desire to win
Knowledgeable of the insurance marketplace and keeps current with marketplace changes
Strong ability to influence and negotiate with trading partner peers, and achieve optimal outcomes for clients and prospective clients
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Office work involves working at a desk most of the time, using a stand-up/sit-down adjustable desk. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Typing, grasping, and repetitive motion typically is required every day, and walking and standing are required occasionally.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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What We Do
World Insurance Associates is a unique insurance organization offering top products and services from all major carriers, combined with personal service from local professionals.
We specialize in personal and commercial insurance lines, surety and bonding, employee benefits, financial planning, retirement planning, and human capital management solutions.
Our advisors are experts in their field, and we cater to specialized industries such as transportation, last mile delivery, hospitality, medical, healthcare, self-storage facilities, sports clubs, technology, hedge funds, startups, nonprofits, education, public entity, food and beverage, retail, construction, and manufacturing.
Serving more than 200,000 clients, we have offices around the country, so you get attentive service from a local professional who personally knows you and your business and who will work with you to solve your insurance, risk, and HR management challenges.
This means you never have to compromise again when it comes to managing and protecting your most important assets—your people and your business
