Senior Client Manager/ Team Lead for Commercial P&C

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in mid-size brokerage or independent agency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• High level of interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• Valid State Property and Casualty License and State Driver’s License required.
• Excellent negotiation skills and in-depth knowledge of the insurance business.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in delegation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Proficiency in Sagitta and ImageRight preferred.
• Strong aptitude for interpreting coverage forms, contractual agreements, and financial statements.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Project and team management experience preferred.
• Insurance industry designations preferred (CIC, CRM, CPCU).
• Experience with complex shared/layered programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert resource and first point of contact for clients, handling questions on risk management, coverage, contractual issues, and compliance specific to the Charter School industry.
• Analyze client data, conduct market comparisons, strategize around coverage and exclusions, and negotiate premiums and commission rates.
• Provide marketing and new business development support, including preparing presentations and proposals, and participating in and/or conducting meetings with clients and/or prospective clients.
• Delegate office administrative work and oversee tasks.
• Establish and maintain primary business relationships with clients, developing comprehensive customer service plans.
• Consistently establish and maintain high levels of trust and confidence with clients through periodic unscheduled contact and prompt resolution of client questions and issues.
• Analyze client and market data to prepare insurance renewal options, meet with clients to strategize, and advise on best alternatives.
• Negotiate with carriers on clients’ behalf for best available premiums, commissions, and coverage.
• Maintain expert knowledge and provide clients with up-to-date information on insurance, market trends, and legislation.
• Work with claims advocates to ensure client needs are satisfied throughout the claims process.
• Prepare renewal specifications for presentation to carriers, including analysis of claims, changes in client operations, and recommended renewal pricing.
• Conduct renewal presentations as part of a team.
• Develop strong relationships with business partners, including underwriters, brokers, and other professional service providers.
• Set priorities and manage workflow to ensure all goals are met.
• Maintain cordial and effective relationships with clients, co-workers, carriers, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Document correspondence and activity in agency management systems.
• Interact effectively with others, utilizing good communication skills and providing information and guidance as needed.
• Stay informed regarding industry information, new product/program developments, coverages, legislation, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
• Supervise Client Manager and Assistant Client Manager position(s).