Why join M&G:
We Continue to Win Awards and Achieve Honors for our Culture, Industry Expertise, and Services
- Central Coast Best Places to Work by Pacific Coast Business Times (2018-2024)
- Best Agencies to Work for by Insurance Journal (2017-2019, 2021, 2024)
- NU Agency of the Year by National Underwriters and PropertyCasualty360 (2018)
- Big “I” Best Practices Agency by Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (2016-2024)
- Top 100 P&C Agencies (#100 – 2023, #98 – 2024)
- MVP Account Managers (Insurance Journal)
- Top P&C Agent of the Year (Insurance Journal) 2022
- 50 Fastest Growing Companies by Pacific Coast Business Times (2017 – 2024)
- UBA Advisor Awards (2022 – 2023)
- Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by SLO Chamber of Commerce (2022 – 2024)
- Leaders of Influence – Insurance by Orange County Business Journal (2023)
About the Role:
Carrier Placement Specialists are responsible for the placement of Property & Casualty business to include both new and renewal business. The position requires knowledge of the capabilities and appetite of insurance carriers as well as familiarity with rating systems. The Specialist coordinates a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment.
How you will be Compensated:
- $32-$45 per hour depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plans. We cover 98% of the premiums for most individual plans
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, and Flexible Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Benefits
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 50% match
- Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Who you are:
- You have experience cultivating strong, positive relationships with both staff (sales and service) and insurance carrier personnel
- You excel at highly complex, detail-oriented analysis
- You thrive in an environment that requires continual flexibility and adaptation to change
- You enjoy navigating negotiation with carriers and strategic collaboration with Sales/Advisors
What you will do:
- Meet regularly with insurance carrier representatives to
- Build collaborative relationships
- Keep current on status with the agency and capabilities as well as risk appetite
- Continually expand technical knowledge, identify market trends, and stay informed of current industry standards
- Analyze insurance coverages and pricing models to fit client needs
- Complete rating, gather information from insurance carrier website, obtain quotes, and prepare proposals and presentation materials
- Maintain client files with excellent documentation and organization of data in agency system Applied Epic
Qualifications:
- Current California Property & Casualty license
- 5 years California Insurance Market experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, multiple carrier portals, Applied Epic as well as ability to learn new applications
- An in-depth understanding of the Independent Insurance Agency system
- Reliable transportation with current auto insurance is necessary for occasional client meetings, continuing education, and/or professional development courses
