VP, Placement

Alera Group is looking for a VP, Placement. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

• Negotiate carrier terms, pricing, and conditions to secure optimal client outcomes
• Design innovative program structures, coverages, and enhancements tailored to client needs
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with carriers, serving as primary liaison for program development and performance
• Monitor carrier appetite, capacity, and financial stability to guide placement strategies
• Partner with producers and account teams on new business marketing, submissions, proposals, and coverage summaries
• Provide market insights, benchmarking, and recommendations during client strategy sessions
• Develop marketing and risk management materials while ensuring compliance with policies, carrier standards, and regulations
• Represent the agency at industry associations and perform additional projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field)
• 7+ years of insurance brokerage, underwriting, or placement experience, with deep carrier knowledge
• Proven track record of successful carrier negotiations and complex program placements
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance client advocacy and market realities

This job requires presence in the office on a hybrid schedule as agreed with the manager.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

Salary range is $175K to 215K per year.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.