Northeast Construction - Insurance Placement Representative

<p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Hybrid, Melville, NY (preferred but also open to NYC or Jersey City offices)</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Come join our team!</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers &amp; Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>JOB OVERVIEW:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead new business placements and assigned renewals from strategy through binding</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a client/prospect facing insurance professional for large, complex construction accounts</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design and negotiate insurance programs, including coverage analysis and risk-related consulting</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage renewals with a high degree of autonomy</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, wholesalers, Producers and clients</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attend pre-renewal meetings to develop renewal strategy and address exposure changes</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in new business planning and update meetings with Producers and Sales Leaders</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Negotiate renewal terms with carriers and review quotes for accuracy and intent</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and submit applications, proposals and supporting documentation to markets</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bind coverage within company guidelines and ensure accurate documentation in internal systems</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Train, mentor and delegate work to Placement Support team members</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify cross-sell and account-rounding opportunities to support retention and growth</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a subject matter resource to colleagues on coverage, markets and processes</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in new business development activities, including occasional travel</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comply with internal procedures while meeting service, quality and performance expectations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>5+ years of insurance marketing, placement or brokering experience</strong>&nbsp;(construction-focused)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of the <strong>New York construction insurance marketplace</strong></span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to manage large, complex accounts with limited oversight</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Positive, professional demeanor with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree required</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a commercial insurance agency (marketing and/or client service)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Active <strong>Property &amp; Casualty License</strong></span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to maintaining required continuing education</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced designations preferred (CRIS, CPCU, AAI, CIC)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong working knowledge of <strong>commercial lines underwriting, coverages, and risk analysis</strong></span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office and agency management systems (Sagitta, ImageRight preferred)</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Highly motivated, resourceful, and goal-driven with a strong service mindset</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>COMPENSATION:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The national average salary for this role is&nbsp;$125 000.00 - 150 000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHY EPIC: </strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing! It’s a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generous Paid Time off</span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional growth &amp; development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft &amp; Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause &amp; Midlife Support</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness &amp; employee assistance programs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We’re in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page:&nbsp;<a style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1);" href="https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/">https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/</a>.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>California Applicants - View your privacy rights at: <a style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1);" href="https://www.epicbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/epic-ca-employee-privacy-notice.pdf">https://www.epicbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/epic-ca-employee-privacy-notice.pdf</a>.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Massachusetts G.L.c. 149 section 19B (b) requires the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-TM1</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(13, 11, 1); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-Hybrid</span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>