Commercial Lines Account Manager
Foundation Risk Partners · Auburn, CA · 3 wk ago
Finance$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Essential Functions
- Provides technical support to P&C Producers; specifically in managing client needs, analyzing coverage forms and quotations
- Accompanies P&C Producers on client and prospect meetings as requested
- Completes client applications in coordination with P&C Producers; submits applications to eligible and appropriate carriers; follows up to ensure timely receipt of quotations, endorsements, and policies
- Orders and issues binders, certificates, policies, endorsements, and other related items; verifies their accuracy; forwards them to client with appropriate correspondence assistance of the Associate Account Consultant
- Determines if direct billing, agency billing or premium financing is appropriate and invoices accordingly
- Prepares summaries of insurance, schedules and proposals as needed
- Processes renewals in coordination with P&C Producers according to agency procedures. Occasionally takes lead in renewal meeting with the client, strategy determination, marketing and carrier negotiations
- Reviews audits of policies; verifies accuracy and facilitates corrections, as needed, between client and carrier
- Verifies policy and policy change information, facilitating corrections when necessary
- Processes incoming mail and phone requests, responding promptly and appropriately
- Uses agency credit and collection policy in invoicing and pursuing prompt payments; request cancellations from the carrier according to agency standards
- Determines reasons for requests for cancellations; acts to save accounts; notifies P&C Producers
- Processes and following up on cancellation requests to carriers to ensure accurate and timely resolution; maintains agency in financial equity whenever possible
- Identifies exposure to loss and recommends appropriate coverages in coordination with P&C Producers
- Prepares premium allocations for clients as needed
Competencies and Qualifications
- Ability to analyze complex insurance situations, needs and options and communicate these options both verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner
- Ability to understand written and oral communication and interpret abstract information
- Knowledge of insurance products and usages
- Knowledge of insurance markets and reference to markets
- Knowledge of insurance rating and underwriting procedures
- Ability to carry out complex tasks with many concrete and abstract variables
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and AMS-360
- Ability to work independently and take the lead on all elements of client servicing when necessary
- Advanced negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage tight deadlines
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years insurance experience
- Property, Casualty Producers License