General Description: Program participants receive intensive training and career development from a structured, 18-month curriculum, supported and delivered by a dedicated team of insurance educators and subject matter experts. As a new USI associate, you will gain practical experience helping local employers with their insurance needs with mentorship support from regional and national industry experts. As you gain confidence and understanding of the industry and USI’s approach, you will receive new assignments with increasing levels of responsibility.
What You’ll LearnThe USI process, developed from over 500,000 client experiences and industry best practices.Foundational insurance coverages, program design, and risk management strategies in preparation for obtaining your brokers’ license.The role of an insurance broker and current industry challenges.Effective negotiation and client-advocacy skills, and the ability to provide proactive, consultative service.
Program Overview: The Commercial Insurance Career Track Program provides over 1,300 hours of formalized training sessions and practical hands-on work experience.Training: Hands OnMonths 1-3: 100% trainingMonths 4-6: 50% training; 50% fieldworkMonths 7-18: 20% training; 80% fieldworkNetworking and relationship-building skills
Technical Knowledge Training:Seven-week coverage core Advanced coverage topics Subject matter expert sessions Deep dive sessions Industry best practices Job shadowing Designation program Projects and Assignments Manage risk projects Newsgroup discussions Above and beyond assignments Topic of the week assignments
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree.Commitment to continuous learning and development.Strong organizational and time management skills.High attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Physical Demands:Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal noise and limited to no exposure to chemicals or toxins. Employees operate office equipment including telephone - headset, computer, computer monitors, keyboard, mouse, copier, scanner, and mail machine. Physical tasks of job include walking, sitting, standing, bending, and typing.
Analysis of Physical Demands:Constantly (over 66% of time) work performed requires employees to use repetitive hand motions such as typing, using a keyboard, and sitting at a desk.Frequently (34%-66% of time) work performed requires employees to handle and grasp things, walk on normal surfaces, stand, and bend. Occasionally (1%-33% of time) work performed requires employees to drive to client appointments, have repetitive foot movements, walk on uneven or slippery surfaces to and from work and occasionally reach outward to grab things and bend.Rarely (< than 1 hour per week) work performed requires lifting/carrying items that range from 10-50lbs, pushing/pulling items that range from 10-50lbs, twisting/turning including reaching over shoulder or above head, kneeling or squatting.