National Market Relations Manager

Introduction

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 you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

The Carrier Relations Manager at RPS is responsible for managing and nurturing relationships with insurance carriers to ensure competitive pricing, facilitate access to coverage, and support producer recruiting. This role involves strategic collaboration with carriers, internal RPS teams, and clients to drive business growth and maintain strong carrier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers to ensure competitive pricing and access to a wide range of coverage options tailored to RPS's unique market needs.
• Collaborate with RPS producers and internal teams to support recruiting efforts and enhance carrier relationships specific to RPS's business model.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with carriers to secure favorable agreements and ensure compliance with RPS standards and practices.
• Monitor carrier performance and address any issues or concerns to maintain high service levels, ensuring alignment with RPS's strategic goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and carrier offerings to provide strategic insights and recommendations that benefit RPS.
• Coordinate with RPS underwriting, claims, and other departments to ensure seamless communication and collaboration with carriers.
• Organize and lead regular meetings with carriers to review performance, discuss opportunities, and address any challenges, focusing on RPS's objectives.
• Provide training and support to RPS internal teams on carrier-related matters, including coverage nuances and carrier-specific requirements.
• Prepare and present reports on carrier performance, market trends, and other relevant metrics to RPS senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on carrier relations, underwriting, or account management, preferably within RPS or a similar organization.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with carriers and RPS internal teams.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products, market trends, and carrier offerings relevant to RPS's business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that align with RPS's strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications used within RPS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, reflecting RPS's culture and values.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or CIC.

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 you’ll 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

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s 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.