Job Description

Placement Specialist – Commercial Lines 70k-80k base salary

Location: Nutley, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 remote after 90-day training period)
Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are an independent insurance brokerage located in Nutley, NJ, seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Placement Specialist to join our Commercial Lines team. This hybrid role is ideal for a licensed insurance professional who enjoys working closely with producers and underwriters to market and place both new and renewal business effectively. After a 90-day in-office training period, a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 remote days per week will be implemented.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and review new business and renewal submissions for marketing

• Collaborate with Producers and internal teams to identify client insurance needs

• Rate standard market submissions using carrier websites

• Submit to excess/surplus lines markets when needed

• Communicate with carrier underwriters to ensure proper quoting of coverage

• Follow up on pending quotes and gather additional information when necessary

• Analyze and compare quotes across multiple carriers for best fit

• Verify quote accuracy and coverage alignment with client needs

• Present quote options to Producers for review with prospects

• Bind coverages and review binders for accuracy

• Enter new clients and policy information into AMS360

• Assist with additional placement-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey Property & Casualty License (Required)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Commercial Lines insurance marketing

• In-depth knowledge of Commercial Lines coverages and carrier appetites

• Familiarity with carrier rating platforms and underwriting guidelines

• Experience with AMS360 and ImageRight is highly preferred

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and think critically