POSITION OVERVIEW

The Placement Associate is responsible for sending out submissions and soliciting quotes for both new business and re-marketed existing business for our Commercial Insurance clients.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work from Home

Flexible Schedule

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Mon-Fri Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. High school degree or equivalency; college degree preferred
2. 1-3 years previous insurance placement/marketing work experience required
3. Knowledge of commercial insurance industry, underwriting, and rating procedures
4. Current State of Tennessee P&C license required. Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.
5. Ability to comply with applicable laws
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
7. Must be organized and have the ability to handle many files at the same time
8. Self-starter with the ability to work well independently yet function as part of a team
9. Proficiency working in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
10. AMS360 and ImageRight software experience preferred

Note: The information contained in this job description has been prepared to indicate the general nature of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with the Placement Specialists to develop a marketing/re-marketing strategy that results in optimal pricing and coverage quotes
2. Analyze and ensure complete collection client risk exposure, claims, and rating data
3. Rate online directly with carriers that have the ability to do so
4. Ensure all information required by the carrier is complete
5. Oversee the preparation of client and prospect client proposals
6. Follow-up on quote status
7. Create and maintain status reports
8. Bind coverage and close out marketing files
9. Maintain and enrich strong carrier relationships and coordinate carrier visits
10. Other duties requested by the broker and/or in accordance with TIS practices which are related to the successful retention and maintenance of client relationships. This may include some travel to client facilities when needed.

TIS Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent, privately-owned insurance agency serving clients throughout the United States since 1945. With over 90 employees, TIS is one of the largest independently owned insurance agencies in Tennessee and is recognized nationally as a Top 100 Agency. We are a full-service agency providing commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal lines, surety bonds, and all types of risk mitigation products for businesses and individuals.  

Our goal is to provide our customers with superior service, broad coverage provided by highly rated insurance carriers, innovative technology, dependable claims advocacy, and loss prevention resources to mitigate claims. 

At TIS, we pursue our client’s best interests in everything we do. This principle of "Clients First" is the foundation of our company mindset and guides us in the way we do business.