Placement Client Manager - Agribusiness

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Company: Description: Placement Client Manager – Agribusiness Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Placement Client Manager at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh (NYSE: MRSH). A day in the life. As our Placement Client Manager on the Agribusiness team, you will: Engage in new and renewal strategy meetings with appropriate service team and producer and lead discussion with respect to marketing plan. Attend marketing strategy meetings for new business with producer and selected service team. Spearhead renewal and new business marketing efforts of chosen marketing plan by gathering underwriting information from producers, prospects, and service team. Present submissions to underwriters including timetable requirements and target pricing. Negotiate best terms, conditions, and pricing. Review quotes received for accuracy and compliance with applications submitted. Assist in the review and preparation of proposals as needed. Adhere to all Agency service standards. Develop and cultivate relationships with producers, company underwriters, and wholesale brokers. Continuously strive to further personal education of the insurance industry and associated coverages. Complete other projects and assignments as directed by management. Demonstrate flexibility with regards to work hours; willing to work early and/or late as necessary to successfully meet all deadlines. Our future colleague. We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills: Reading, writing, mathematical skills that would normally be acquired through the acquisition of a high school diploma. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree. Two years of commercial insurance processing or agribusiness industry experience preferred. Commercial insurance underwriting experience is a plus but is not required. Must possess or have the ability to acquire applicable resident and nonresident agency/broker license and comply with continuing education requirements. Working knowledge of a wide array of insurance coverage, policy terms, and conditions including worker’s compensation, general and automobile liability, marine, cargo, and property. The ability to process detailed records in a timely and accurate fashion, according to established procedure. Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and others by telephone and in person. Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time. Strong computer skills and proficiency in PC applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Epic system knowledge is a plus but is not required. Strong aptitude for flexibility and multi-tasking with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Good judgment and discretion are necessary to maintain confidence and make sound decisions. The ability to work closely with others and to contribute actively to the work group and with the organization productively and positively is required. Overnight travel required on an as-needed basis and on short notice. We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work. Some benefits included in this role are: Generous time off, including personal and volunteering Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Hybrid work Charitable contribution match programs Stock purchase opportunities To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure . Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick: Instagram Facebook X LinkedIn Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams. Marsh and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. #LI-Hybrid #MMABI