Carrier Relations Manager

Carrier Relations Manager

We are actively recruiting for a Carrier Relations Manager to join the InterWest team, in our Corporate Services Department. The Carrier Relations Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with insurance carrier partners. This role supports the production teams in achieving organizational growth objectives and acts as a liaison between the company and carrier partners.

This position will be based in our Sacramento office.

InterWest has been recognized continually for our outstanding client service, company culture and community service. Our clients' financial growth and security is our top priority. We understand that as the insurance world evolves and competition intensifies, the need for innovative thinking increases.

We continue to develop new, creative insurance solutions for our clients and effective work processes and tools for our employees. Our structure is based on successful teamwork, both internally and with our external partners. We have one strong unifying vision, which is to continuously flourish as an industry leader and be the best organization we can be.

Our team is comprised of talented professionals who:

• thrive in a high energy organization
• have a desire to provide the highest quality of customer service
• are committed to giving back to the communities in which we work and live
• maintain the highest ethical standards
• enjoy a culture that encourages life-work balance
• value an inclusive, diverse work environment

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities for the position include the items listed below. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Promote the organizational goals and operational strategies.
• Set and tracking goals for market share and growth.
• Facilitate implementing strategies for premium growth by identifying and targeting appropriate markets.
• Provide day-to-day support for carrier relationships, including helping resolve routine issues.
• Maintain and update carrier intelligence tools and databases.
• Participate in carrier business planning meetings and monitor progress.
• Track carrier production numbers and compare with business plans.
• Attend marketing and carrier meetings and provide updates as needed.
• Track the contingent commission plans.
• Advise management on the evaluation of potential new carrier appointments or terminations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of group programs with carriers.
• Share marketing intelligence with production and management teams.
• Assist production teams in identifying viable markets or referral sources.
• Maintain current producer profile information.
• Participate in agency councils and sales meetings as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience appropriate for the position.

Experience: 2–5 years of experience in insurance, marketing, sales, or underwriting.

Licensing: Must have (or obtain within the first 6 moths) and maintain applicable Property and Casualty Broker-Agent License.

Special Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle or appropriate and authorized mode of transportation, and be able to comply with InterWest Insurance Services Personal Auto Usage Policy.

The estimated starting compensation range for this full-time position is $90,000 – $120,000 annually, plus benefits.

Compensation for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and geographical location. The hiring range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000