Description :
JOB TITLE : Commercial Associate Account Executive
JOB TYPE : FLSA-Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Documentation
Manage the Client Insurance Program, utilizing agency management system. Generally, manages small and less complex accounts than the Account Executive position.
Duties include those that are done directly (higher level) or accomplished through other resources (i.e. assigned Account Manager or external resources) and not limited to :
- A point of contact with the Producer
- Initiate correspondence with the marketplace
- Act as a contact with vendors to ensure proper processing of requests necessary to effectively maintain the client’s insurance program
- Maintain positive client relationship and have the ability to analyze situations, make reasonable decisions and follow-through.
- Begin to develop a consultative ability to instruct and guide the client
- Manage upcoming deadlines and events (perhaps under direction of Producer or SBU Leadership), informing and updating the Producer, as needed.
- Manage Accounts Receivables
- Manage Direct Billing with respect to Cancellations
- Responsible for ensuring the following are accomplished (via delegation to Account Managers or external resources) : Create Acord applications, including Supplementals, as needed, for submissions to Marketing Department and / or carriers.
Create and complete COPE spreadsheets, as needed.Prepare Loss SummariesPrepare proposals for renewal termsIssue Acord Insurance Binders for renewal termsInitiate Premium Finance Requests arePrepare Schedules of Insurance for delivery to clientPrepare policies for delivery to clientProcess Policy Audits and Monthly ReportsIdentify and resolve Accounting discrepanciesCreate requests for changes to client’s coveragesProcess mail and phone requests on daily basisPrepare Acord applications
- Prepare documents for renewal terms, including Insurance Proposals, Acord Insurance Binders and Certificates of Insurance
- Adhere to document retention software documentation guidelines
- Perform Quality check and control on insurance policies in their entirety
- In absence of more senior team members, provide direction and guidance to other members when appropriate
Teamwork
Function as team member of the Client Services team to ensure superior service to all MMA Clients. These activities include but are not limited to :
- Begin to demonstrate appropriate judgement regarding what tasks are managed at their level or those that need to be delegated
- Begin to delegate tasks to Account Managers, as well as outsourcing teams, as appropriate.
- Ensure tasks from both Account Manager and outsourcing team are completed as directed
- Ensure Account Manager is performing all tasks as outlined in the MMA AM Job Description
- Treat clients, prospects, and company employees with courtesy and respect.
- Contribute to a team approach toward meeting goals and providing excellent client service.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrate the technical expertise to assist in maintaining the Client Insurance Program. These duties include but are not limited to :
- Work toward obtaining insurance designations of CIC or equivalent
- Analyze insurance quotes and make begin to make recommendations
- Comprehend and interpret Insurance Contract requirements for Certificates
- Communicate with insurance carriers as needed
- Communicate with clients as needed
- Client facing meeting as required, either in-house or offsite
- Become proficient using premium analysis software.
- Utilize carrier online rating programs as necessary.
- Maintain knowledge of policy forms and endorsements with ability to explain detailed coverage provisions to the client and Account Manager
- Design insurance program for client based on defined needs
- Utilize agency management system to monitor pre-defined activities (policies past expiration, aged A / R, SIC codes, etc.)
- Begin to identify and address any coverage gaps with producer, carrier and client
- Look for an area of interest or technical capability to become a subject matter expert on
REQUIREMENTS :
- Licensed : Texas P&C Agent
- Education : Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Internal) 3-5 years of Commercial Account Manager experience
External) Minimum of 3-5 years of small market Commercial Account Executive experience
- Completion of CIC required
- If no designation, then 5-7 years of experience as an Account Manager
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Willingness to work to meet client needs beyond scheduled hours.
- Proficient at Word, Excel, and current internet technologies.
- Demonstrate proactive work style - Does not have to be asked or reminded of tasks.
- Ability to learn, analyze and comprehend commercial lines of insurance.
- Demonstrate ability to service clients effectively through problem solving, appropriate confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity and tactfulness
- Demonstrate track record of interacting with, meeting with and partnering with assigned clients to achieve mutually desired outcomes via routine client contact by phone, e-mail and periodic meetings and planning sessions.