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    Associate Underwriter/Broker - West Des Moines, United States - Gallagher

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    About Us:

    At Risk Placement Services, we're more than just a team we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. Our culture fosters an environment where every idea counts, and every individual's contribution matters. Step into a world of excitement and innovation as we work with top-rated carriers to design robust coverage for our clients. Unleash your potential and join our spirited team, where you'll have the freedom to explore and the support to grow.

    We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that youre close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

    Responsibilities:

    Assists Account Manager, Account Executives, Producers, Brokers in servicing designated group of clients or book of business as it relates to marketing, claims, administration, and sales. Typically assigned to accounts having less complex needs with no renewal goals associated with assigned accounts. Under direction of more senior staff, provides administrative support to an assigned group of clients. Resolves customer service inquiries that require research and interactions with carriers or agents. Generally requires assistance when resolving more complex problems. Day-to-day client contacts are generally mid- or lower-level client staff and contact with clients. Responds to client questions and maintains a log of conversations. Markets new and renewal accounts according to company procedures. Evaluates all proposals to include in spreadsheets. Prepares renewals and client information presentations and assists in preparing RFP responses. May provide guidance and direction to Customer Service Reps or administrative support

    Qualifications:

    Required: Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft Office.

    Preferred:

    Behaviors: Detail oriented; strong analytical skills and good communication and interpersonal skills

    Additional Information:

    On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

    Below are the minimum core benefits youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

    • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one
    • Life and accident insurance
    • 401(K) and Roth options
    • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
    • Educational expense reimbursement
    • Paid parental leave

    Other benefits include:

    • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
    • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
    • Training programs
    • Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
    • Charitable matching gift program
    • And more...

    We value inclusion and diversity

    Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

    Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

    Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

    Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.



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