Commercial Lines New Business Specialist; Customer Support

Commercial Lines | New Business Specialist | Springfield, IL Be Part of Something Meaningful at Troxell

Since 1887, Troxell has been helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most and plan for the future. With deep roots in our local communities and a forward-thinking mindset, we blend over a century of expertise with a modern passion for innovation, people, and purpose.

We're not just an insurance agency — we’re educators, advocates, and problem solvers committed to making a real difference. With three locations across Illinois, we proudly serve clients in all 50 states, always striving to deliver exceptional impact in everything we do.

If you're driven to help others, eager to grow, and ready to be part of something meaningful, Troxell is where you belong!

• Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work Options
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement + 100% Paid Licensing & CE
• Referral Bonuses (for people and business!)
• Career Growth & Professional Development
• Fun Team Events & Community Involvement

The New Business Specialist will coordinate the handling and processing of product quotations for the client policy proposals, including reviewing for adequacy, completeness, and accuracy. Also provides guidance, assistance, and follow-up in all aspects of customer service requests from management, producers, or clients. Will develop and maintain favorable relationships with risk managers, clients, and carriers in order to increase revenue, and ensure that organizational services consistently meet client needs.

• Conduct detailed surveys to identify customer insurance needs, review existing policies, risk plans, property, products, and records. Expected to achieve annual risk manager sales plan objectives.
• Prepare sales proposals and marketing information including coverages, limits, deductibles, exclusions, and cost comparisons.
• Work with risk managers to complete carrier submissions and to answer client questions about policy applications and likelihood of acceptance.
• Maintain extensive contact in person, by phone and mail (electronic/postal), with agents, prospects, service line personnel, and division managers to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive product customer service.
• Maintain electronic and/or paper production files in an orderly, timely manner to ensure follow-up on outstanding or pending business matters. Attend sales meetings as required.
• Keep informed through vigilant review and appraisal of industry development and competitive markets, participate in carrier and agency training meetings and sessions, and maintain appropriate license.
• Perform special projects at management’s request.

Working Together
. Collaborative | Inclusive | Open Communication

Creating WOW
. Professional | Consistent | Passionate

Earning Trust
. Positive | Empathy | Respect

Embracing Innovation
. Proactive | Problem solvers | Open minded

• High School Graduate or GED required. Advanced training at technical, business, or college level is highly desired.
• 0-3 years of experience in the insurance industry or a related field is desired.
• Property & Casualty License at hire or within 180 days of hire. Must maintain during employment.
• Excellent written and Verbal communication skills and enjoy working with people in a high-volume customer service environment.
• Ability to be highly organized, yet flexible in dealing with shifting priorities, fluctuating workloads, and evolving procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret complex industry documents such as policy limitations, underwriting standards, and procedures/policy manuals, and apply…