Senior Risk Placement Specialist – Commercial Insurance

NFP, an Aon company

Senior Risk Placement Specialist at NFP evaluating, marketing, and placing commercial insurance new business opportunities. Collaborating with insurance carriers and producing competitive coverage solutions.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for evaluating, marketing, negotiating, and placing commercial insurance new business opportunities
Review submissions, obtain and compare quotes, negotiate pricing and coverage terms
Guide opportunities through the placement process from submission to binding
Develop productive business relationships with insurance carriers, underwriters, and internal producer partners
Execute placement strategies utilizing carrier relationships and available market resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
5 years of Commercial Insurance experience within a retail brokerage or independent agency
Experience marketing and placing commercial insurance accounts
Experience with E&S Marketplace coverage is required
Working knowledge of carrier underwriting practices and processes preferred
P&C License required
Advanced industry designation(s) (e.g. CPCU, CIC, ARM) a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
PTO & paid holidays
401(k) with match
Exclusive discount programs
Health & wellness programs

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial insurancenegotiatingpricingcoverage termsplacement strategiesunderwriting practicesE&S Marketplace coverage

Soft Skills

business relationshipscommunicationnegotiation

Certifications

P&C LicenseCPCUCICARM