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    Commercial Account Manager - Columbia, United States - Big I South Carolina

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    Description

    The Account Manager manages the client relationships and strategically assists with technical and complex insurance needs to ensure a high level of client retention. They have full binding authority with various insurance companies and remain knowledgeable of advances in the insurance business as well as keeping abreast of the types of insurance products available.

    A GLIMPSE INTO THE POSITION

    • Serves as main point of contact for the client. Addresses client questions, provides guidance on appropriate coverage changes and/or contractual requirements, educates client on exclusions and exposures.
    • Assists with the strategic design of insurance plans for clients with little to no supervision.
    • Acts as field underwriter and authorized representative of the insurance carriers in order to determine whether or not coverage should be bound. Binds coverage as appropriate.
    • Strategically assists in the remarketing of renewals to ensure a high level of account retention.
    • Oversees the preparation of proposals for the client, including, but not limited to submissions, loss evaluations and risk analysis to ensure timely and accurate quotations and policies. Determines and communicates various options for billing and invoicing.
    • Prepares summaries of insurance and schedules. Supports client needs by accurately producing binders, certificates, policies, endorsements and other related items.
    • Assures policies are accurate and renewed in a timely manner.
    • Assists clients in submitting first reports of claims by obtaining adjusters and/or arranging a visit from a member of the claims team. Facilitates the prompt response from carriers and their staff in an effort to work toward a settlement of all claims.
    • Reviews policy audits and verifies their accuracy. Confirms necessary corrections between the client and the carrier are executed. Proactively communicates with client any significant audit differences and determines the need for further action.
    • Reviews cancellations and determines reason for cancellation requests with an attempt to save client accounts, as appropriate, while maintaining the company's financial equity.
    • Stays abreast of industry information, new products, legislation, coverage and technology to continuously improve knowledge, performance and services to clients.
    • Recommends process improvements as needed.
    • Quickly identifies and resolves complex client service issues.
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.
    Requirements

    SKILLS
    • Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
    • Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills for both in-person and teleconference/webinar sessions.
    • In-depth understanding of advanced commercial lines of coverage with the ability to advise clients concerning their complex insurance needs.
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required to maintain effective relationships with clients, co-workers, carriers, vendors and others.
    • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word). Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.
    • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of insurance markets, products, services, insurance ratings and underwriting procedures.
    • Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to travel to client sites and a reliable source of transportation.
    COMPETENCIES
    • Enthusiastic, dependable, highly motivated and detail oriented.
    • Hands-on, open minded, proactive team player.
    • Self-managed and responsible for project and time management.
    • Customer focused, high integrity, excellent work ethic.
    • Excellent customer service skills are a must.
    • Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
    • Must value operating in a collaborative work environment.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
    • College degree preferred.
    • 3-5 years' account management experience in the insurance industry with a focus on commercial lines of coverage is required.
    • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus or a must in some locations.
    CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE
    • A Property and Casualty License from state of domicile is required and must be maintained with preference given to individuals that have insurance designations (e.g. CISR, CIC, CPCU).
    Relation Insurance Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Relation, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is presented within this posting.

    You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

    Flexible work from home options available.

    YOUR FUTURE as an Independent Insurance Agent Starts Here

    If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you've come to the right place Working with a Big I South Carolina member agency is a great career choice

    Big I South Carolina is the states oldest and largest trade association of property and casualty insurance agents. Our members are small business owners who represent more than one insurance company and sell all types of insurance. As a result, they can offer clients a wider, trusted choice of auto, home, business, life and health insurance products. Many of these agencies are actively hiring to fill vacant positions so there is a good chance that there is a job opening near you

    With an upcoming worker shortage in the insurance industry due to the retirement of many veteran insurance agents, the demand for insurance professionals is growing every day Is this career right for you?

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