Job description
As an independent Insurance Agency serving Lafayette, Indiana since 1865, we are looking for a self-motivated, licensed, insurance account manager to service new and existing business by contacting potential customers. Your responsibilities will include selling, soliciting, differentiating, and negotiating insurance plans that match the needs of your assigned or prospective customers’ portfolio. The goal is to build up strong positive relationships, to ensure growth attainment, and increase our firm’s reputation.
Responsibilities
- Marketing new and renewal commercial lines business
- Prepare Accord Applications
- Work with underwriters on obtaining quotes
- Prepare proposals
- Servicing clients assigned by agency. This includes checking issued policies against applications and proposals, requesting and processing endorsements, issuing binders, invoicing, issuing certificates, taking claims, and handling any other needs of clients.
- Work with clients to deliver risk management strategies that fit their risk profiles.
- Maintain management systems for database of recordkeeping.
- Constantly update job knowledge and learn about new products and services.
Skills
- Proven working experience as an Insurance agent or relevant experience preferred.
- Familiarity with all types of insurance plans (automobile, fire, life, property, medical etc).
- Basic computer knowledge and statistical analysis.
- Proven ability to work with goals.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, influence and sell effectively.
- Experience in delivering client-focused solutions and in creating long-lasting relationships.
- High school Diploma or equivalent required.
- AS or BS Degree preferred, but not required.
- Property and Casualty licensed required.
YOUR FUTURE as an Independent Insurance Agent Starts Here
If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability and strong compensation you’ve come to the right place! Working with an independent agency is a great career choice. Baby Boomers in insurance are retiring at rapid speeds and leaving a high demand for insurance professionals!
Trusted Choice® Independent Insurance Agents protect customers by providing home, auto, business, life and health insurance policies to fit their individual needs. Independent agencies are not bound to offering products from only one insurance company. Instead, we can offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies to provide the best protection at a competitive price.
Each agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that agency. All inquiries about employment at an agency should be made directly to the location, and not to Big I Indiana.