Agency Placement Specialist

The Parker Stevens Agency (PSA) acts as an agency placing business through brokers, MGA's or directly with other insurance companies. PSA places insurance business that the companies within Sentry's complex do not normally write, and the parts of risks that Sentry declines for underwriting reasons. The business is placed through PSA by Sentry sales producers and is intended to help complete Sentry accounts or open doors to new accounts.

What You'll Do

As an Agency Placement Specialist for Sentry Insurance, you will:

• Evaluate new and renewal insurance applications for prompt and accurate placement with excess and surplus lines markets or standard insurance markets.

• Secure eligibility criteria and market information and analysis.

• Coordinate and monitor workflow to ensure time standards and best practices are met.

• Gather proposed contracts, marketing materials and provide input to the Operations Manager.

• Discuss and answer questions on coverage forms, exclusions, rating, premium and other charges with sales producers or sales managers.

• Prepare and perform various training sessions for sales producers on various Parker Stevens Agency policies and procedures including classroom, webinars, teleconferences, video, audio or PowerPoint training modules

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

• 3+ years of related work experience

• Ability to analytically evaluate insurance application information and make sound recommendations

• Proficient knowledge of distribution systems and placement procedures of all insurance product lines

• Demonstrated communications (both written and oral), and human relations skills that require a high degree of tact and diplomacy

• Demonstrated proficiency in using personal computers and various software programs.

• Maintain a Wisconsin Intermediary License for Property & Casualty and Life & Health

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.