Broker

Who we are

We are unique. We are a regional, locally owned, and family centric wholesale & MGA insurance firm. We are committed to providing a flexible and bark-friendly environment. We value diversity and inclusion. We celebrate our team members and reward them for their hard work and collaboration. We encourage continuing education and professional growth development. We offer a total rewards package including competitive benefits and incentives. We are Western Pacific Insurance Network, Inc.

What we are looking for

Commercial Broker

A client-focused professional who is responsible for new business placement and agency-partner development.  Someone who is adept at operating efficiently in a very high-volume atmosphere, sharing best practices with the team, meeting the needs of agents, and achieving the business goals of the Company. Someone who operates with integrity, respect and is proud of their ethics and work product.

What you’ll be doing

1. Maintain knowledge of WestPac/Virtus products and capabilities and understand how these products and capabilities fit into the commercial insurance marketplace
2. Develop retail agency relationships through agency visits, conventions, trade shows, carrier/agency events, and other communication means.  Travel required 2-3 days per week accordingly.
3. Produce new business in line with established Company goals
4. Review and carefully underwrite new business for careful placement with binding carrier partners
5. Market submissions to brokerage carrier partners and negotiate terms for quoting
6. Secure new business quotes/terms from markets and assist retail agents in the placement of new business
7. Renewal underwriting/marketing as needed, but in conjunction with the Renewal Underwriter
8. Support Underwriter, Account Managers, and Customer Service Representatives as needed
9. Perform workflow tasks on agency management system, proficiently and accurately as product excellence is the standard.
10. Maintain positive relationships with carrier contacts
11. Perform other functions as assigned by management

What you must have

1. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. College undergraduate degree preferred.
2. Minimum five years experience in the insurance industry or outbound sales.
3. Strong verbal & written communication skills to convey professionalism in all facets of the job, both internally and externally.
4. Detail oriented, resourceful, and can think critically.
5. Highly organized with the ability to handle/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
6. Ability to travel and engage in outbound marketing endeavors including after business hours.
7. Adaptability to changes in processes and procedures.
8. Values a team environment and appreciates constructive feedback.
9. An active P&C license, additional insurance-related designations preferred.

This job description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities and should not be taken as a complete statement for this position.

Western Pacific Insurance Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Jared Boring, VP, Brokerage/Underwriting – jared@westpacins.com