Marketing Representative

UFG began as the dream of one man, Scott McIntyre Sr., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and over the past 65 years has grown into a publically traded multibillion-dollar company.

United Fire Group is seeking a marketing representative to cover the state of Pennsylvania. Job duties include generating profitable production from the assigned territory by promoting products to existing agencies as well as prospecting, developing and appointing new agencies. In addition, foster, assist and promote company staff and agency personnel relationships.

* Call on prospective agencies, investigate to determine acceptability and appoint new agencies within the State Marketing Plan. Promote growth and manage agencies in territory. * Choose site and timing of agency meetings. Work with team on topics to be covered. * Conduct Agency Reviews. * Work with accounting department as needed visit with agencies on past due accounts and direct bill issues. Work with agencies to ensure they maintain a current pay status if on agency bill.. * Keep abreast of the regional competition and disseminate information. Gather materials that other companies use. Assist branch and corporate underwriting in developing products that we can use to compete with, meet or beat the competition. * Review territory and schedule route where necessary. Schedule appointments. Report on agency visits. Answer correspondence from company and agencies. Pre-plan for agency calls. * Serve as liaison between company and agency to resolve problems and promote a positive working relationship. Monitor agency performance to recognize problems and recommend solutions. * Inspect and evaluate prospective risks for agents. Make sales calls with agents to explain and promote products. * Promote and support our cross sell initiatives for bonds and life products. * Some overnight travel required. * Maintain a current driver’s license. * Perform other duties as assigned.

Four-year college degree preferred plus 5-10 years of property/casualty insurance or insurance related experience. Carrier marketing experience preferred. Knowledge of insurance, underwriting, rating coverages and contracts, written and oral communication skills, human relations skills, general knowledge of other department functions within an insurance company including billing. Presentation and negotiation skills necessary.