Account Associate - Commercial Lines (Hybrid or Remote Opportunity)

Insurance Office of America; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonus potential

Company-paid health insurance

Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time

401K with employer match

Professional growth opportunities

Work/family life balance

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an Account Associate for commercial lines. This hybrid/remote role involves supporting the account team with administrative tasks and customer service. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of industry experience and an active P&C license. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience, or 5+ years of related customer service experience.
• Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs.
• Required active property & casualty (P&C) licensing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks and customer service tasks.
• Handle endorsements, audits, cancellations, and reinstatements.
• Maintain accurate data in agency systems.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking skills

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Account Associate - Commercial Lines (Hybrid or Remote Opportunity)

Title: Account Associate - Commercial Lines

Hybrid Preferred: 1-2 days in office at either our Columbia, SC or Lexington, SC offices or Fully Remote (Eastern and Central Time Zones)

Supporting: Columbia, SC

Requirements: active P&C license, 2 years prior experience

Book Focus: General

About the Role: Assist the account team in completing day-to-day administrative tasks, recurring customer service tasks, and meeting performance requirements regarding production and quality. Ensure no liability associated with errors or omissions occurs. Responsibilities include resolving basic and routine administrative and customer service issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Support: Assist in directing day-to-day activities of Team Support/Receptionist and Account Assistant.
• Office Support: Assist with general office tasks and administration.
• Policy Processing: Handle endorsements, audits, cancellations, reinstatements, policy releases, check requests, invoices, finance agreements, summaries, loss runs, MVRs, ID cards, certificates, and binders.
• Task Management: Identify and reconcile billing inaccuracies, review policy forms, prepare submissions, online rating, proposals, AOR letters, and support new/renewal business workflows.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in agency systems.
• Activity Monitoring: Ensure timely completion of tasks and activities.
• Communication: Keep the account team informed of workload status and any issues.
• Service Excellence: Provide proactive and responsive service.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
• Promote Culture: Participate in team building and promote a positive work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek and adopt best practices.
• Compliance: Stay updated on company policies and procedures.
• Professional Development: Enhance technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships with colleagues and leadership.
• Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity and leadership.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience, OR 5+ years of related experience in customer service
• Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs
• Required active property & casualty (P&C) licensing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional customer service, communications, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries and bonus potential
• Company-paid health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time
• 401K with employer match
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities
• Respectful culture and work/family life balance
• Community service commitmentSupportive teammates and a rewarding work environment

What To Expect (Application Process)

• 30-Minute Phone Screen, Online Assessments, and Interview(s)

Salary Range

The expected pay range for this position is $30K to $50K per year, depending on experience, relevant skills, and geographic location.

Insurance Office of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.