The successful candidate for our client's Commercial Lines Account Manager role will work to maintain a high level of customer service to retain established accounts and to solicit new business as opportunities arise. This role focuses on small business accounts within the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Maintain a professional connection between clients, the agency and company underwriter. • Respond to daily telephone calls and requests for: ID cards, Binder, BOR, cancellations and reinstatements. • Request policy amendments. • Engage in new business and policy renewal marketing. This includes preparation of application, rating and forwarding to designated companies, for the correct placement and coverages for each risk. Information is then communicated to the insured or prospective client. • Prepare new business or renewal proposals as needed. • Review and process mail using personnel and procedures in place for support. • Communicate quotes to customers regarding policies, costs, consequences, and obligations. • Keep records of client activity documenting file with details for follow up. • Check monthly renewal list which includes review of renewal policies, making any changes on coverages as appropriate. This also includes follow up to company for any policies not received by renewal date. • Process invoices. • Work with Accounting Department regarding insureds' billing and account current. • Performing other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) • Receive and/or maintain appropriate agent licensing • Previous experience preferred. If not licensed, those with 2 years of experience in a P & C Insurance environment strongly encouraged to apply • High School diploma/equivalent required • Self motivate with the ability to multitask and see the big picture • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent customer relationship skills • Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to converse with others. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
PLEASE NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.