Position Summary
- Participate in preparation of new and renewal submissions and obtains underwriting information and developing marketing strategies.
- Handles new business submissions and provides rates and quotes to Producer.
- Provides rates and quotes on renewal coverages/policies as requested, selling new or expansion opportunities when appropriate.
- Coordinates with Producer to solicit additional coverage from existing clients at time of renewal.
- Keeps informed of industry developments through review of trade press and by attending company training meetings on new coverages and products.
- Provides professional after-sales support to enhance the customers’ dedication to our agency.
- Remains in frequent contact with our clients to understand and respond to their needs.
- Responds to complaints and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Efficiently manage resources to maximize daily production and customer relationships.
- Communicate to Account Managers regarding the account review information and the binding of new and renewal business.
- Prepares documents for new accounts as they are assigned.
- Receives and assesses quotations from companies.
- Prepares proposals and reviews with Producer in a timely manner.
- Assists Producer with presentation of proposals as requested.
- Checks new policies and prepares for delivery to client within 2 weeks of receipt.
- Conducts ongoing risk management reviews of commercial lines accounts to identify inadequate coverages or limits and discusses findings with Producer.
- Prints applications 90 days prior to policy’s expiration date for Producer/Insured review.
- Prepares surveys as needed for renewal business.
- Reviews quotes, prepares proposals and discusses with Producer in a timely manner.
- Maintains controls on renewal expirations and binders on an ongoing basis.
- Handles policy and claim processing situations with client and/or company personnel as needed, including the ordering and checking of endorsements, cancellations, audits, reporting forms, etc., and delegating when appropriate.
- Coordinates with bond department for client requests for bonds and certificates.
- Maintains direct communication with producers, company underwriters and insureds in servicing assigned accounts.
- Agency objective is to be highly profitable.
- Utilizes and strives to improve the agency management systems, its related workflow and interface advances.
- Utilizes, organizes and maintains client, prospect and carrier records, account folders and computer files in accordance with established procedures.
- Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
- 10 years of experience in the insurance industry.
- Must be an excellent communicator with strong verbal skills.
- Competent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to master the agency management system is highly desirable.
- Detailed, accurate, and a creative thinker.
- Self-directed, organized and efficient, able to work with many managers.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision to achieve expected results.
- College preferred.
- Property & Casualty Producer License.