Position begins in Denver, CO for 18 – 24 months of training. Upon completion of training, this position will be relocated to Kansas City to oversee AutoRisk business in that area.
Position Title: Commercial Insurance Marketing Intern
Reports to: President of AutoRisk
A. SUMMARY
Work with the President of AutoRisk to train on selling new accounts and renewing existing accounts in alignment with agency and individual goals, while building relationships with clients. Training to include identifying and soliciting sales prospects from various sources.
B. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Presents sales proposals in a professional manner.
- Makes the sale and collects necessary deposits, arranges for binders, certificates, etc. Collects all premiums due on or before effective date of coverage.
- Negotiates new and renewal production goals with Sales Manager.
- Develops prospects through an organized agency-directed solicitation program, prospects for referrals from current accounts, and targets marketing leads through community affiliations and other contacts.
- Develops information and recommendations for prospective accounts, presents sales proposals, and adheres to agency policies and procedures for writing a new account.
- Uses established servicing procedures and timelines when necessary for designated accounts.
- Establishes payment arrangements for each new/renewal account, adhering to agency guidelines and policies and procedures regarding the payment of policy premium.
- Maintains a concern for timeliness and attention to detail when interacting with customers, as well as when working with agency and company personnel to minimize potential for error or omission claims.
- Identifies and solicits sales prospects from various sources provided by the agency, through cold calls, mailings, internet marketing, and phone contacts.
- Solicits referrals from existing agency.
- Assists in resolving any problems in accounting or claims for accounts produced when necessary.
- Coordinates timely presentations for both new and renewal business.
- Documents all material conversations with insureds and/or carriers regarding exposures and coverages.
- Performs other functions as identified by management.
C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Aggressive and assertive self-starter with the ability to influence others with demonstrated effective verbal and written presentation skills. Willing to travel as required.
Expected to meet monthly new business revenue goals through a variety of sources: cold calls, referrals, niche marketing, digital marketing, etc.
YOUR FUTURE as an Independent Insurance Agent Starts Here
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The Mission of Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado (PIIAC) is to advance, foster and protect Independent Insurance Agents throughout Colorado. Working with them to achieve their professional development goals, advocacy, and regulatory goals, and to provide their Independent Insurance Agency with a suite of products and services that will create a mutually beneficial environment for members while maintaining the highest ethical business standards.
With an upcoming worker shortage in the insurance industry due to the retirement of many veteran insurance agents, the demand for insurance professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?