Associate Broker, Commercial Lines (East Coast hybrid or remote)
NFP, an Aon company, Bethesda, MD, United States
Overview
Who We Are
NFP, an Aon company, is a Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance with WORK180 endorsement. We are a team of consultative advisors and problem solvers helping companies and individuals address risk, workforce, wealth management, and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. For more information, visit: https://www.NFP.com. Job Summary
The Commercial Lines Associate Broker will provide support to the broking team and contribute to strategic recommendations, problem-solving, and solution development for prospects and clients. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of prospect and client risk profiles and exposures, and work to cultivate and maximize insurance market interest, leading to the development of effective risk financing and risk transfer solutions. Your focus will be on tailoring coverage, terms and conditions, and developing the appropriate program architecture and design. This is a full-time role with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule in our Bethesda, MD or Charlotte, NC office. We will consider a remote option for well-experienced candidates. East Coast work location is desired for travel within the region as required. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Participate in the analysis of clients’ or prospects’ existing programs and review current policies to formulate recommendations for customized risk solutions Work with the Senior Broker and brokerage team to ensure placements are handled according to NFP’s service model standards and timelines Support the team in developing client/prospect diagnostics, completing a total program assessment including total cost of risk, service deliverables, and opportunities for program improvement Assist in the timely production of required documentation and follow-up, ensuring timely flow of materials Assist team members with proposal development for existing and prospective clients Respond to client queries and concerns to resolve issues promptly Work with the Senior Broker to review binders and policies to ensure terms and conditions are accurately reflected Present to local account executives at client meetings and conference calls Support the deployment of data and analytics to provide program insights for clients and the broking team Develop productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters and local NFP account teams Cultivate a thorough understanding of markets to better assist the broking team Execute on NFP’s broking strategies, including strategic carriers, panels, and preferred wholesaler utilization Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the insurance marketplace and the lines, products, and services offered by insurers Ensure client, broking, and brokerage data files are maintained in a complete, organized, and timely fashion Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy Ability to interact with a variety of people with confidence and influence Solid negotiation skills and the ability to adjust approach to drive optimal outcomes Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing workload and priorities Ability to coordinate resources and responsibilities Self-motivated with a positive attitude and sense of urgency Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and AI at intermediate or advanced level Experience with Epic (agency management system) is a plus Education And/or Experience
3+ years of experience in commercial P&C broking, operations, underwriting, or sales support Bachelor’s degree preferred. HS Diploma or equivalent with P&C experience and training required Working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices and processes preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registration
P&C License required or obtained within 90 days of employment Advanced industry designation(s) (e.g., CPCU, CIC, ARM) a plus What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building lifelong relationships with our employees. The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000, with final offer determined by factors including experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level, scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This role may be eligible for performance-based incentives. NFP and You... Better Together!
NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Who We Are
NFP, an Aon company, is a Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance with WORK180 endorsement. We are a team of consultative advisors and problem solvers helping companies and individuals address risk, workforce, wealth management, and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. For more information, visit: https://www.NFP.com. Job Summary
The Commercial Lines Associate Broker will provide support to the broking team and contribute to strategic recommendations, problem-solving, and solution development for prospects and clients. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of prospect and client risk profiles and exposures, and work to cultivate and maximize insurance market interest, leading to the development of effective risk financing and risk transfer solutions. Your focus will be on tailoring coverage, terms and conditions, and developing the appropriate program architecture and design. This is a full-time role with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule in our Bethesda, MD or Charlotte, NC office. We will consider a remote option for well-experienced candidates. East Coast work location is desired for travel within the region as required. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Participate in the analysis of clients’ or prospects’ existing programs and review current policies to formulate recommendations for customized risk solutions Work with the Senior Broker and brokerage team to ensure placements are handled according to NFP’s service model standards and timelines Support the team in developing client/prospect diagnostics, completing a total program assessment including total cost of risk, service deliverables, and opportunities for program improvement Assist in the timely production of required documentation and follow-up, ensuring timely flow of materials Assist team members with proposal development for existing and prospective clients Respond to client queries and concerns to resolve issues promptly Work with the Senior Broker to review binders and policies to ensure terms and conditions are accurately reflected Present to local account executives at client meetings and conference calls Support the deployment of data and analytics to provide program insights for clients and the broking team Develop productive business relationships with key insurance underwriters and local NFP account teams Cultivate a thorough understanding of markets to better assist the broking team Execute on NFP’s broking strategies, including strategic carriers, panels, and preferred wholesaler utilization Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the insurance marketplace and the lines, products, and services offered by insurers Ensure client, broking, and brokerage data files are maintained in a complete, organized, and timely fashion Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy Ability to interact with a variety of people with confidence and influence Solid negotiation skills and the ability to adjust approach to drive optimal outcomes Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing workload and priorities Ability to coordinate resources and responsibilities Self-motivated with a positive attitude and sense of urgency Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and AI at intermediate or advanced level Experience with Epic (agency management system) is a plus Education And/or Experience
3+ years of experience in commercial P&C broking, operations, underwriting, or sales support Bachelor’s degree preferred. HS Diploma or equivalent with P&C experience and training required Working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices and processes preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registration
P&C License required or obtained within 90 days of employment Advanced industry designation(s) (e.g., CPCU, CIC, ARM) a plus What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building lifelong relationships with our employees. The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000, with final offer determined by factors including experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level, scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This role may be eligible for performance-based incentives. NFP and You... Better Together!
NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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