Marketing Support Specialist

Wausau Signature Agency, www.wausausa.com, is a risk management and employee benefit service organization committed to understanding the business insurance needs of our clients.. Headquartered in Wausau, Wis., Wausau Signature Agency began as a direct sales organization of Wausau Insurance Companies in 1913. Today we are a member of the Liberty Mutual Group. Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutualgroup.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenue, and is the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs over 41,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.Advance your career at Wausau Signature Agency a member of the Liberty Mutual Group- A Fortune 100 Company! 

With minimum supervision, provides administrative, technical and processing support for all aspects of the marketing process for assigned production territory. Provides information and coordinates activity with various departments to ensure quality service for prospective clients. Exercises initiative and independent judgment to solve problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works with agents to identify and quantify prospective client needs to ensure high close ratio. Acts as primary client contact in addressing questions and concerns regarding account status at inception of account.

 

Responsibilities: Assists Marketers and Agents in analyzing, preparing and submitting specifications for new business. Under the guidance of the Marketing Manager or Zone Marketing Director, negotiates coverage, pricing and placement of accounts with WSA markets in support of the established marketing plan. Acts as liaison between Agent and insurance carriersEstablishes and maintains files and database reflecting prospective client information. Processes all necessary paperwork for establishing new business, which includes applications, loss summaries, binders, certificates, auto identification cards, and proposals. Offers recommendations to enhance system applications, workflow and/or operating procedures. Performs other technical and administrative duties as required to facilitate the efficient operations of the department Participates in team and management conducted meetings. Maintains technical proficiency through ongoing awareness of business and industry changes.

 

 

 Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in commercial insurance.Insurance agency experience required.Good understanding of market conditionsStrong verbal and written communication skills required. Problem-solving ability/resolution required. Attention to detail and good organizational skills required. Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant product and market changesComputer and typing skills required. Licenses in property and casualty as required by state law.Ability to multitask.Willingness to continue education and participate in trainingBenefits: We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and Company paid pension plan Medical coverage Dental coverage Paid time-off Pay-for-Performance Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance Discount fitness memberships Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Vision care coverage Work/Life resources Credit Union membership Employee and Dependent life insurance Disability insurance Long-term care insuranceOverview: We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.  We believe that the Company’s success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.  We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.  Responsibility. What’s your policy?