Job Description

At Sentry, our business is built around people. We’re passionate about offering the best service to our customers and that spark begins with our team. So, we need an experienced and technically proficient insurance professional to join our team as an Agency Placement Analyst to handle placement questions and assignments across our insurance product lines.

The Florists’ Insurance Service Inc Agency (FISI) acts as an agency placing business through brokers, MGA's, or directly with other insurance companies. FISI places insurance business that the companies within Hortica's complex do not normally write; and the parts of risks that Hortica declines for underwriting reasons. The business is placed through FISI by Hortica Account Executives and is intended to help complete Hortica accounts or open doors to new accounts.

What You’ll Do

As a, Agency Placement Analyst, you’ll process endorsements and certificates of insurance and answer questions from our insureds, Account Executives, Account Specialists and Underwriters on coverage forms and exclusions. In addition, you’ll:

• Support the quote and renewal of policies placed through insurance brokers and directly with carriers

• Develop quotes and place businesses with insurance carriers

• Provide service on written insurance policies through the agency, including policy change notices, certificates of insurance, endorsements, and audits

• Invoice new and renewal policies for agency-billed business

• Evaluate new and renewal insurance applications submitted by sales producers for prompt and accurate placement or declination with excess and surplus lines markets or standard insurance markets

• Gather proposed contracts, marketing materials, and provide input to the Operations Manager

• Provide technical guidance and support to other staff members

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

• 1-3 years of related work experience

• Ability to analytically evaluate insurance application information and make sound recommendations

• Proficient knowledge of distribution systems and placement procedures of all insurance product lines

• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and human relations skills that require a high degree of tact and diplomacy

• Demonstrated proficiency in using personal computers and various software programs, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Multiple State License for Property & Casualty and Life & Health

Based on qualifications and experience, the base salary pay range for this position is $22.55-$31.01 per hour.

What You’ll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Work from home, Monday to Friday,

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