Account Manager, Commercial Lines

Primary Role:

The Commercial Lines Account Manager works collaboratively with the Risk Consultants and Account Executives managing a book of business. Coordinates and provides day-to-day service for property/casualty clients by maintaining client relationships, supporting client retention, maintaining strong carrier relationships and understanding client needs. Serves as day to day contact and provides resolution for client questions and issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manages a book of insurance business, while acting with a high degree of independent discretion, autonomy, and decision-making
* Provides professional, courteous service to our clients, carrier representatives, underwriters, business partners, and HUB colleagues, resulting in a rate of account retention that meets or exceeds expectations
* Provides a high level of support to Risk Consultants in obtaining, maintaining, and expanding business
* May also be responsible for account rounding and in accordance with standard practices, policies, and procedures
* Works closely with Risk Consultants and other HUB personnel on all aspects of client service, marketing, and renewal while adhering to HUB Broker Standards
* Oversees the preparation and implementation of all transactions, paperwork, and internal processing for assigned accounts
* Acquires understanding of clients’ insurance objectives and critically analyzes and compares insurance plans to determine suitability.  Stays abreast of changes in the insurance industry and other external conditions that may impact their clients
* Makes appropriate recommendations to clients in response to those changes
* Acts as liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve escalated complex service issues that require policy interpretation and experience based judgment to resolve. May also negotiate with underwriters and carriers
* Troubleshoots billing issues
* Responsible for overall retention of accounts in assigned book of business
* Organizes client meetings when necessary
* Appropriately documents conversations with clients and carrier representatives and updates all HUB computer systems and broker management system when necessary.  Ensures the accuracy of data in those systems
* Prepares reports for management as required
* Oversees functions performed by Account Administrators as required.
* Supports, mentors, and trains Account Administrators, as necessary.
* Attends industry related continuing education training and courses.
* Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Key

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
* Team Work – Supports all organizational departments in a collaborative effort for everyone to succeed.
* Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret written information.
* Initiative – Volunteers readily;
Undertakes self-development activities;
Seeks increased responsibilities;
Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
Asks for and offers help when needed.
* Quality Management – Demonstrates attention to detail.
* Project Management – Ability to lead and contribute team and adhere to deadlines

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Education
* At least 3 years of experience in an Account Manager/Account Administrator role in insurance environment.
* High School Diploma required or equivalent
* Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
* P&C License required or able to obtain within 120 days from hire
* Advanced professional designation preferred or in progress (e.g.  CISR, AAI, ARM, CIC,  CPCU)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met…