What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation/Auto Dealer Lead position at Sunstar Insurance Group LLC?
Sunstar Insurance of Kansas is looking for an experienced Commercial Insurance Marketing Specialist with a strong background in Automobile Dealers to join our growing Transportation & Automotive Specialty Division.
This is an excellent opportunity for a marketing, underwriting, or placement professional who enjoys negotiating with carriers, designing coverage solutions, and serving as a subject matter expert for automotive risks.
What We're Looking For:
✅ 5 years of Commercial Insurance experience
✅ Auto Dealer experience
✅ Commercial marketing, underwriting, carrier placement, or senior account management background
✅ Active Property & Casualty License
✅ Strong understanding of Garage Liability, Dealers Open Lot, Garage Keepers, Property, Umbrella, and related dealership coverages
✅ Applied Epic experience a plus
Primary Responsibilities:
- Market new and renewal business to insurance carriers
• Develop placement strategies for dealership accounts
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and coverage enhancements
• Build strong relationships with carrier partners
• Analyze coverage structures and identify coverage gaps
• Serve as the division's dealership insurance expert
Ideal Backgrounds:
- Auto Dealer Underwriter
- Commercial Lines Marketing Specialist
- Placement Specialist
- Senior Commercial Account Manager
- Garage/Dealer Program Specialist
- Carrier Marketing Representative
Industry Focus:
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Experience with trucking, transportation, fleet, and automotive service risks is a plus.
If you're passionate about dealership insurance and want to play a key role in building a specialized, growth-focused practice, we'd love to connect.