Select Lines Producer

About the role

We are a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits. We're big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. Houchens Insurance Group is dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service: Clients, Co-owners, and Communities.

Responsibilities

• 40% Client/Policy Services:

  • Gaining a thorough knowledge of the client’s overall business, including individual concerns.
  • Analyzing clients’ insurance and risk needs by making observations, identifying objectives, and developing strategies.
  • Negotiating coverages and premiums with underwriters.
  • Helping policyholders settle insurance claims in the event of a loss.
  • Anticipating future needs and calls on established clients to renew and upgrade accounts.
  • Developing long-term relationships with clients and underwriters.

• 40% Prospecting & Accomplishment of Annual Goals:

  • Performing prospecting necessary to achieve new business goals set by the VP of Sales.
  • Determining avenues to achieve sales goals (may include cold calling, referral opportunities, and association/industry involvement).
  • Ensuring the collection of premiums.
  • Taking ownership of accounts.

• 20% Work Ethic:

  • Utilizing strong organizational and time management skills in order to maintain efficiency.
  • Supporting the organization's goals and values.
  • Networking activities outside of work.
  • Committing to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
  • Committing to meeting department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years of insurance experience and/or business sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications: Must hold applicable state insurance license or have the ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment. Must hold a valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain insurance designations as set forth by the organization’s education plan.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Variable compensation with unlimited growth based on your performance.
Ownership in the company in the form of stock via the Houchens Industries ESOP.
Long-term career with substantial development and advancement opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and many more supplemental benefits.
Work-life balance

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.