Commercial Lines, Select Account Executive

About the role

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Lines, Select Account Executive to join our growing team in Alexandria, LA!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the combined functions of the development and successful acquisition on new business revenue from new and existing clients and providing a high level of client service to assigned accounts
• Remain current on company insurance products and offerings, as well as developments in the marketplace, including product line offerings, changing insurance consumer trends and needs
• Manage the client and prospect relationships to help grow the book of existing accounts, providing and recommending the most appropriate insurance solutions
• Complete applications and supply appropriate underwriting information, as well as negotiate with underwrites relative to proper coverages and placement
• Prepare new business strategies in collaboration with the producer, including proposals and presentations while ensuring agreement with customer’s request/requiment
• Maintain strong underwriter and carrier relationships
• Take on the relationship piece for transferred accounts to assist in retention and growth
• Execute the renewal strategy in accordance with client instructions and manage the renewal marketing process
• Cook up new business opportunities to sell additional coverage from existing clients when appropriate
• Bind and/or place coverage with acceptable carriers, adhering to appropriate carrier binding authority
• Process change requests and other coverage research issues
• Provide day-to-day service to clients to ensure their needs are appropriately met
• Coordinate and execute pre-renewal and renewal meetings with clients
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Insurance license
• Professional Designation specific to area of specialty preferred (ie, ARM, CIC, RPLU)

Qualifications

• College Degree in a business-related field
• 7+ years’ experience in the insurance industry, or a related field
• Proficient knowledge of insurance coverages, contracts, and state regulations where business is conducted
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Windows environment, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher
• Able to create, edit, and merge letters, spreadsheets, labels, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of the use of office equipment (including but not limited to copy machines, printers, faxes, binding machines, etc.)

Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Customer service

Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Additional benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.