Placement Specialist Builders Risk

Would you like to take ownership in a dynamic, high-growth business that truly walks the talk?

Oswald Companies seeks goal-driven professionals ready to take their career to the next level.

Job Summary: Responsible to market, negotiate and place complex Builders Risk insurance coverage with specified carriers; maintains current coverage specifications and performs insurance coverage audits on new and existing accounts.

A Day in The Life

• Conducts a detailed coverage analysis on existing client and new prospect risk management programs; prepares report which details coverage gaps and strategies to improve the program.
• Researches and understands client/prospect operations, determines exposures to loss and evaluates alternatives to address risk.
• Evaluates and interprets the client's claim loss experience and any related financial information to ensure all data needed has been accurately identified.
• Formulates a marketing strategy to target specific carriers; collaborates with the related Sales and/or Client Executive by account to achieve the best results.
• Prepares submissions, coverage specifications, contacts underwriters and distributes submissions; continuously communicates with underwriters and the related account team during marketing process.
• Summarizes carrier quotations by comparing and interpreting policy provisions, plan design, terms, and exclusions, and develops a coverage comparison document for client presentation and proposal.
• Assists in marketing strategy meetings for existing clients and collateral reviews; presents the results of the marketing effort in conjunction with the respective account team.
• Conducts final negotiations with underwriters, binds coverage and provides binder and billing documentation accordance with defined workflows.
• Maintains a list of carrier contacts, coordinates carrier visits; develops and maintains strong carrier relationships at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Knowledgeable in the changing insurance marketplace and carrier portfolio risk preferences; remains current in each carrier's financial strength and risk appetite.
• Creates innovative coverage solutions; authors thought leadership pieces such as blogs, pod-casts, webinars and coverage bulletins for distribution internally and externally.
• Additional duties include serving as an ongoing advisor to key clients and assisting in peer reviews.
• Assists in the performance of peer reviews for the Placement Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• 5-10 years or more of related experience or relevant experience and education combined
• Performs effectively with competing deadlines
• Technical strength in understanding, and processing mathematical information
• Process oriented to drive efficient workflow

• Strong negotiating skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all parties
• Keen of all project delivery methods and the implications on insurance program structure

• Understanding of relevant court interpretations on key coverage issues
• Technically strong relative to areas of specialty
• Understanding of brokerage and/or underwriting processes and procedures.
• Property & Casualty License required

Who You Are

• Develops, and maintains collaborative internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated resourcefulness when working independently and on a team
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Critical thinker with the ability to determine key issues and alternative solutions
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize high work volume
• Attention to detail, prepares quality and accurate information
• Effective decision-making and reasoning skills
• Passion for and ability to execute life-long learning

Who is Oswald?

Oswald is a 129-year-old company that creates a world of protection around the lives and businesses of our clients.

We are an independent, employee-owned company. So, essentially, you own your own success in a personally and financially rewarding opportunity.

Inclusivity is a priority. We foster an environment of collaboration and belonging where our Employee-Owners thrive on their unique path. Our diverse talent reflects the communities and clients we serve, while driving unmatched risk and insurance innovations.  

Our people-first culture and client service excellence have built our reputation of integrity, resourcefulness, and a relentless care for our clients and employees. Don’t believe us? Ask your friends, colleagues, and mentors about Oswald. There’s a reason Oswald has been named a Top Workplace for nine consecutive years.

What you’ll get...

At Oswald, you will have the opportunity to build a long-term career with unlimited growth potential. Aim high, work hard and we’ll help you achieve your goals. 

At Oswald, you will experience our caring work environment. We care about our Employee-Owners, we care about our customers, and we care about the world around us. Our caring personality comes to life in the form of volunteering in the community. We even give employees paid time off to volunteer with an organization of their choice.

At Oswald, you will achieve a work-life balance. We care about your physical and emotional well-being, so work-life balance is encouraged and practiced. We understand you have a life outside of work, and we want you to live it.

At Oswald, you will have access to a world-class Total Rewards package. We truly value our people, which shows in our compensation, benefits, and perks.

• In addition to competitive pay, we have designed a performance-based annual incentive program. All employees are eligible to earn a bonus by meeting performance objectives. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans and numerous supplemental benefit offerings.

• Paid time off annually and a sabbatical at every 10-year service anniversary.

• Ownership in the company in the form of company stock (discretionary profit-sharing and 401(k) match contribution)

• Assistance with parking expenses, discount programs for area services/experiences, and financial support for professional development and licensure/designations

• Access to specialized leadership development programming designed to take your career to the next level.

• And so much more!

To learn more about Oswald, our culture and everything we have to offer, visit us on LinkedIn.

Oswald, a Unison Risk Advisors company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic.