The City of Lamar is seeking a state-licensed, experienced firm to assist with the procurement and other administrative aspects of insurance. Excellence in customer service is required. Qualifications: 1. Broker shall be licensed in all states required by the City of Lamar, and in good standing with, the Department of Insurance; licenses shall be for all lines of insurance being for this RFQ. 2. Broker shall be sufficiently experienced in Employee Benefits services to provide expert, efficient, effective, and reliable services. 3. Broker shall be knowledgeable of all Missouri and Federal laws regarding insurance and insurance plan designs. 4. Broker shall have extensive and continuous relationships with the insurance markets necessary to provide superior insurance alternatives, meet requested needs and are favorably priced relative to the risk and current market. 5. Broker shall provide continuity of services, by assigning a minimum of a primary broker and a backup broker who will be: a. Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of strategic planning, and Employee Benefits Program. b. Accessible on short notice. c. Thoroughly knowledgeable and competent in risk strategy and insurance alternatives to provide superior services. 6. Broker shall maintain the highest integrity in business relationships and practices and shall make full and timely disclosure of any conflicts of interest. 7. Brokershall be insured for general liability, auto liability, professional errors and omissions, and workers’ compensation; Broker shall not subcontract work without prior written permission
