What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Specialist position at Synectics Inc?
Job Responsibilities:The Account Specialist II will assist Account Executives/Brokers on assigned accounts, managing key processes and undertaking client facing and internal activities as they relate to our commercial risk business. This is achieved through effective communication and partnership with our internal and outsourced ACS (Client Services) partners.Identify and retrieve relevant compliance documentation necessary to process renewals, invoices, surplus lines filing and any other ACS deliverables.Perform necessary activities or support in initiating a renewal, processing an invoice, issuing auto IDs, processing surplus lines, issuing emergency certificates, resolving premium account discrepancies, initiating endorsements, processing vehicle suspensions and processing other client requests.Mentor and assist junior staff with more complex account functions.React to field office requests via Broker Desktop tools that require actions in a timely manner.Ensure system of record (Bridge & Broker Desktop) is accurate and current to ensure outputs and client deliverables will be produced according to guidelines and policy detail.Liaise and be responsive to inquiries from outsourced provider to manage and ensure the timeliness and quality of outputs.Upload, index or attach documents in Document Management System.Perform pre - renewal account review with the field office to meet client expectations related to timelines and to ensure accuracy of deliverables (certificates, invoices, endorsements, etc.).Help colleagues troubleshoot and resolve client issues within the ACS team.Upon policy placement creates policy summaries, schedules of insurance, calculates premium allocations, and provides quality review of all post placement outputs.Manage; Monitor and complete special client projects.Participate in office and client visits.Required Experience:Education: Bachelors degree, or five plus years of industry experience.Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with external and internal clients on client servicing activitiesUnderstands operation processes and methodologies; proven ability to work effectively with moderate guidance and supervision.Must have strong Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel skills to import/export data, strong Word skills, some v-look up experience a plus.Successfully operates in a fast-paced output driven environment that requires staff members to multi-task, react quickly and perform task that are not routine.Must maintain appropriate insurance brokers license or obtain within 6 months of hire.Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of commercial insurance experience.Benefits:Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $27