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Placement Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers complete PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor, file an I-140 petition with USCIS, and support you through adjustment of status or consular processing. Securing that sponsorship means targeting employers who have done it before and understanding how the PERM recruitment process affects your timeline.
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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Broker Placement Specialist supports the Private Client sales and service team members in the development of a profitable book business, specifically within the Private Client segment. The Broker Placement Specialist is responsible for delivering high quality service to internal and external clients, adhering to efficiency/productivity and process standards, and consistently achieving or exceeding operational productivity and performance metrics.
How you'll make an impact:
- Build relationships internally and externally to facilitate writing Private Client personal lines insurance submissions.
- Provide efficient, timely, and accurate work output, supporting a true Private Client experience for our clients.
- Initiate, execute and support prioritization, assessment, evaluation, quoting and policy issuance for risks in Personal Lines markets.
- Support team members with unique expertise in carrier underwriting rules, requirements, and systems usage.
- Role model for high performance and Gallagher’s shared values.
- Organizes and prioritizes work with limited supervision.
- Consistently delivers high-quality work on a timely basis.
- Supports a collaborative, communicative, collegial environment with team members for the betterment of ourselves, Gallagher, and our clients’ experience.
- Balances a strong client focus while maximizing operational efficiency. Proactively suggests and shares opportunities to streamline processes and improve group productivity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience required. Insurance licensing required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional designation preferred, such as CPCU, CIC or ARM.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Broker Placement Specialist supports the Private Client sales and service team members in the development of a profitable book business, specifically within the Private Client segment. The Broker Placement Specialist is responsible for delivering high quality service to internal and external clients, adhering to efficiency/productivity and process standards, and consistently achieving or exceeding operational productivity and performance metrics.
How you'll make an impact:
- Build relationships internally and externally to facilitate writing Private Client personal lines insurance submissions.
- Provide efficient, timely, and accurate work output, supporting a true Private Client experience for our clients.
- Initiate, execute and support prioritization, assessment, evaluation, quoting and policy issuance for risks in Personal Lines markets.
- Support team members with unique expertise in carrier underwriting rules, requirements, and systems usage.
- Role model for high performance and Gallagher’s shared values.
- Organizes and prioritizes work with limited supervision.
- Consistently delivers high-quality work on a timely basis.
- Supports a collaborative, communicative, collegial environment with team members for the betterment of ourselves, Gallagher, and our clients’ experience.
- Balances a strong client focus while maximizing operational efficiency. Proactively suggests and shares opportunities to streamline processes and improve group productivity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience required. Insurance licensing required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional designation preferred, such as CPCU, CIC or ARM.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Placement Specialist
Document your specialized placement credentials early
Gather performance records, client placement metrics, and any professional certifications before employer conversations begin. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description, so your credentials must align precisely with how the role is advertised.
Search Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card filing history for Placement Specialist roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM before cuts weeks off your research and signals they understand the multi-step sponsorship commitment.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before you apply
If your Placement Specialist role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive staffing experience, you likely qualify for EB-2. EB-3 covers roles needing a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. Your category affects your priority date and backlog wait.
Ask employers about PERM recruitment before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment test, including job postings and good-faith efforts to find qualified U.S. workers. Confirm the employer has conducted or is prepared to conduct this process, since delays in recruitment directly extend your green card timeline.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage
Before negotiations, look up the prevailing wage for Placement Specialist roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer must offer at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage in the PERM filing, so knowing the figure protects you from offers that could stall certification.
Understand priority date portability if you change employers
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. If only your I-140 was approved, a new employer can still adopt your original priority date when they file a new I-140.
Green Card Placement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Placement Specialist roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Placement Specialist positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant staffing or HR experience. If the position demands an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree combined with five or more years of progressive specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. The PERM job description the employer files with DOL determines which category fits.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Placement Specialist?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but EB-2 and EB-3 have per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals from high-demand countries like India or China may wait years for a priority date to become current. The process also requires PERM labor certification, a DOL recruitment test your employer must pass before USCIS reviews the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Placement Specialist positions?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes job postings, documentation of applicant review, and a prevailing wage determination filed with DOL. The employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage and document the entire recruitment effort before submitting the PERM application.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Placement Specialists for a green card before?
Search Migrate Mate, which lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card filing history, including roles in staffing and placement. Targeting employers who have completed the PERM and I-140 process before is the most reliable way to identify companies willing to commit to the full multi-year sponsorship timeline a green card requires.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting your priority date. If your I-140 was approved but I-485 is not yet pending that long, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and ask USCIS to retain your original priority date.