A Leavitt Group affiliate, Risk Services of Louisiana, is looking for a Commercial Lines Account Manager to join their Commercial Lines team in one of their offices in Shreveport, LA; Alexandria, LA; Houston, TX; Waco, TX; Corpus Christi; TX. **This position is available remotely for anyone qualified in Central or Eastern Time Zones**

About us:

We’re proud to have built a reputation on integrity and first-class service among our clients, partners, and the communities that we serve. We’re on a mission to build long lasting relationships with our clients, have a positive societal impact through our work, and build an inclusive culture where all people can thrive and do their best work. Teamwork, personal excellence, and growth matters to us, and we know it matters to you, too! When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to continue learning, develop new skills, and grow personally and professionally. When you join us, you can expect: Competitive compensation In-Office, hybrid or fully remote options Work-life balance and employee well-being A supportive, diverse, people-first culture and mindset Time dedicated to professional development.

What you’re good at:

You’re a self-starter and an independent learner who enjoys mastering new skills quickly. With very little supervision, you anticipate needs, take action and create efficiencies. You’re organized and know the art of building relationships with teammates, clients and vendors. This role performs a wide range of duties across planning, education, research and analysis for both existing and prospective clients. Using your impeccable communication skills and work ethic, you will apply critical thinking skills, work independently and anticipate agency needs and client questions.

When you join us, we expect you to:

• Cultivate strong relationships with - and serve as the main point of contact for your portfolio of clients, key vendors, and carriers.
• Respond to clients, insurance carriers, sales team, and supervisors’ correspondences and requests in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Research and present answers to client questions about their policies and coverage.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on carrier products, guidelines, underwriting, and legislative changes in order to make effective recommendations to clients.
• Analyze and compare current exposures to develop renewal or new business specs for marketing. Process and submit new and renewal clients for marketing and placement, review and summarize quotes for competitiveness and accuracy, and negotiate rates when appropriate.
• Prepare proposals with the help of the sales team for client presentations. Execute accurate invoicing and financing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Process and check policies, endorsements, endorsement requests, and audits for accuracy. Execute effective organization by utilizing the Agency's Management System (AMS360) to document any and all information relative to the client and set reminders (suspense/tasks) to ensure follow through.
• Prepare and manage timetables, summaries and/or schedules for the entire book of business with regard to coverage, renewals, deliverables, and marketing strategy.
• Work with Account Executive and Producers on marketing procedures, providing binders of insurance and get client sign off.

What you’ll bring to our team:

• Requirements: MUST have P&C Producer License and 3 years experience in independent agency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, good listening skills and empathy
• Highly-organized and strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment within tight deadlines
• Works with integrity and a high-level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of AMS360 preferred, but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

Our employees are vital to us and what we do, so we show our appreciation by investing in them.

• Competitive salary (40-60 K DOE)
• Paid sick and generous vacation plan
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K with matching employer contributions
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Education and advancement opportunities
• Remote work available for those qualified in Central or Eastern Time Zones

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

As a national company, the Leavitt Group is the 19th largest privately-held insurance agency brokerage in the nation, with over 250 locations across 27 states. We broker commercial and personal lines insurance which manages the risk for individuals and businesses. The agency is appointed with the top insurance markets and enjoys exclusive representation with multiple insurance companies. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to further their career and grow with us.

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