Account Manager - Surety (Central)
Lockton · Kansas City, MO · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Your Responsibilities
- Provides the highest level of customer service in servicing, supporting, and coordinating Client’s accounts.
- Serves as the designated book of business for bonds and related services for Clients.
- Responds to Client’s inquiries, maintaining documentation of communications, existing issues, and issue resolution.
- Supports the implementation of new bonds, collecting necessary documentation, and reviewing obligation details with Clients and Sureties.
- Processes New and Renewal Billings along with AP and/or RP billings accurately, as needed.
- Protects the confidentiality of information learned by performing the duties of the position.
- Processes needed documentation throughout the life of the bond.
- Informs Clients of any and all changes that may affect surety premiums.
- Inputs Client information into data management systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Creates and sends compliance communications as needed.
- Delegates invoicing to appropriate associates.
- Engages with Producers and Accounting Departments to determine action plans and assist in collection efforts or billing discrepancies.
- Communicates in a positive manner to contribute to a cohesive, pleasant work environment.
- Affords assistance to other associates as needed.
Qualifications
- Ability to create and send compliance communications as needed.
- Ability to research industry trends and governmental regulations.
- Understands the overall business, operations, and bond/surety needs of the clients; anticipates when and how to respond.
- Develops and maintains dependable working relationships with carriers and other providers.
- Understands and keeps informed on bond/surety industry developments and all products available.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients to provide the best possible service on a timely basis.
- Self-directs and performs at a high level.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and evaluate data.
- Demonstrates decision-making skills by evaluating options accurately and establishing priorities.