Wholesale, Excess & Surplus Lines Field Marketing Representative

Company:

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere.

The Field Marketing Representative visits with BHHC’s wholesale agency partners nationally and is responsible for monitoring and fostering agency relationships while growing a book of business.

What will you do?

• Understand and communicate BHHC’s non admitted property product to the assigned wholesale agents
• Arrange virtual visits and in person travel to call on wholesale agents nationally
• Act as decision maker within the territory regarding all levels of agency appointments, agency commitment levels, terminations, and other types of disciplinary actions
• Identify possible opportunities for new business by working with agency partners to review in-force business and work with Company underwriters to assist in the acquisition and retention of larger accounts
• Develop the marketing strategy for the assigned agents
• In person travel approximately 25% of the time

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent
• 3-5 years related work experience
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance and rating insurance products
• Understanding of Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance

Who would excel in this role?

• You excel in establishing and fostering relationships with larger insurance agencies
• You are a big picture thinker and are able to develop marketing strategies for the assigned territory
• You are able to work independently while collaborating with your team members
• You are a goal-oriented person with excellent time management skills
• You have experience working with Wholesale Property Brokers and/or knowledge of Surplus Lines Insurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

Three or more years related work experience.

Required Knowledge

• Basic Marketing Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Knowledge

• Insurance terminology
• Manuals, policy coverages, endorsements, etc.
• Company guidelines on acceptability and profitability for applications/accounts/policies
• Department practices and procedures

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent customer service
• Calculator
• Documentation
• Organize time and resources and handle multiple high priorities
• Research and evaluate alternatives, reach decisions, and make recommendations
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Meet deadlines
• Work with detail with accuracy
• Work well with others

A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.