What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Lines Account Manager position at United Insurance?
The Commercial Lines Account Manager works to maintain a high level of customer service to retain established accounts and to solicit new business as opportunity presents itself.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establish and maintain a positive team-oriented relationship with colleagues.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures for workflow and documentation.
- Develop relationships with current and potential clients and maintain a professional connection between clients, the agency and company underwriter.
- Serve as point of contact between current and potential clients and United.
- Review and process mail using personnel and procedures in place for support.
- Respond to daily telephone calls and requests for: ID cards, Binder, BOR, cancellations and reinstatements.
- Request policy amendments.
- Promote and market new business and policy renewal. This includes preparation of applications, rating and forwarding to designated companies, for the correct placement and coverage for each risk. Information is then communicated to the insured or prospective client.
- Preparation of new business or renewal proposals and applications as needed.
- Perform consultative and servicing activities to customers regarding policies, costs, consequences, and obligations. Determine solutions based upon industry knowledge and previous client interactions.
- Keep a record of client activity with detailed documentation in EPIC, this will require follow-up with the client and/or the carrier.
- Check the monthly renewal list which includes review of renewal policies, making any changes on coverages as appropriate. This also includes follow-up to company for any policies not received by renewal date.
- Process invoices to client.
- Collaborate with Producers on new business, renewals, and remarketing renewals.
- Order updated loss runs as requested by the carrier.
- Work with the Accounting Department on agency billed accounts per written standards.
- Participate in Educational Seminars or workshops to emphasize improvement in customer service skills and sales.
- Meet or exceed expectations of job responsibilities.
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements
- State P&C license required, with 1-5 years' experience preferred.
- High School diploma/equivalent required.
- Designation(s) preferred, not required.
- Ability to multitask.
- Self-motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Prior Experience with EPIC Preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer relationship skills
- Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.