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Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Insurance Sales and Risk Advisor to join our growing team in Lafayette, LA. The Insurance Sales and Risk Advisor is responsible for driving new business, renewing accounts, and providing proactive risk management solutions. Reporting to a Profit Center Leader or executive, this role builds and maintains client relationships, identifies cross‑selling opportunities, and delivers tailored insurance strategies. The Advisor also supports claims advocacy and contributes to team development through collaboration and mentorship.How You Will Contribute Identify prospects for business from existing and prospective clients.Maintain a consistently strong and active new business pipeline.Develop new relationships with individuals responsible for insurance and risk management decisions at prospective clients.Aggressively identify and pursue cross‑selling opportunities among existing clients.Obtain referral leads from existing clients.Participate in and take leadership roles in targeted civic and professional associations.Design individual prospect sales strategies and develop unique prospect programs.Understand our value proposition for each opportunity and align the firm's resources and expertise with individual client sales strategies.Maintain consistent and high-quality touch points with clients and prospects.Provide proactive risk management advice to existing clients and resolve client issues before they become problems.Licenses and Certifications Insurance License (Property & Casualty)CIC designation (preferred)Skills & Experience to Be Successful BS, BA or 5‑10 years plus relevant work experience in insurance or business-to-business salesPreferable Bachelor's degree in a business or financial related disciplineProficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)Exceptional telephone demeanorAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiality1–3 years' experience in a similar positionBenefits & Total Well‑Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well‑being of our teammates, including:Health: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability InsuranceFinancial: ESPP, 401(k), Student Loan Assistance, Tuition ReimbursementMental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy ServicesPaid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts, and more. (Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.)Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself.”#J-18808-Ljbffr