Account Executive

Hylant Group, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant Group, Inc. is seeking an Account Executive to partner with Market Presidents and Client Executives, managing a book of business in Property & Casualty or Employee Benefits.

You will act as a strategic advisor, identifying growth opportunities and collaborating on solution design, marketing, and implementation for assigned clients. You will lead client strategy, retention, and service delivery initiatives, working with leadership to align client needs with Hylant’s capabilities and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, risk management, or similar field.
• Seven or more years of sales and/or service experience in the insurance industry.
• Active Property & Casualty or Life & Health license.
• CIC, CPCU, ARM or CRM designation required.
• Valid Resident State Driver’s License.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business focusing on client strategy, growth and retention.
• Develop, maintain, and execute client service delivery strategies.
• Collaborate with service leadership to guide the service team toward goals.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive retention and growth.
• Act as strategic consultant with deep insurance and risk management knowledge.
• Build relationships with clients, prospects, and carrier partners to provide Hylant solutions.
• Support Managing Partners and Client Executives in managing accounts.
• Negotiate commissions and fees according to pricing guidelines.
• Represent Hylant at industry events and provide market insights.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, risk management, or similar field

Tools

Agency Management System (AMS)

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Account Executive will serve as a partner to Market Presidents, Managing Partners, Client Executives, and service team members acting as a strategic advisor for an existing book of business. This position will manage and retain clients, proactively identifying new business opportunities and collaboratively supporting the design, marketing, and implementation of solutions for an assigned client portfolio in the Property & Casualty or Employee Benefits insurance space.

In This Role You Will Execute On:

• Manage a book of business focusing on client strategy, growth and retention;
• facilitate the development, maintenance, and execution of client service delivery strategies.
• Collaborate with service leadership to provide guidance and direction to the service team ensuring strategies are effectively designed, communicated, and implemented to meet goals and deliverables.
• Strengthen the firm's relationships with existing clients and drive continuous improvements with an ultimate focus on business retention and growth.
• Serve as a strategic consultant to clients and internal stakeholders demonstrating a deep technical knowledge of insurance and risk management.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, prospects, carrier partners and other stakeholders to drive client retention; demonstrate a deep understanding of needs to identify and provide Hylant solutions to meet these needs across business lines.
• Provide support to Managing Partners and Client Executives (CE) in managing accounts and act as, or on behalf of, the CE when/if needed.
• Manage negotiations on all commission and fee arrangements in accordance with standard pricing guidelines (exceptions require management pre-approval).
• Represent Hylant at trade and industry events.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with leadership at all levels (i.e., office, region, business unit) providing updates on client and market intelligence needed to align strategies with business goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

In This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree business, insurance, risk management, or similar field of study.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Seven (7) or more years of sales and/or service experience in the insurance industry.
• Active Property & Casualty or Life & Health License
• Advanced knowledge of insurance lines of coverage in the selected focus area (P&C or EB)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Hylant’s Agency Management System(s) (AMS).
• CIC, CPCU, ARM or CRM designation required
• Valid Resident State Driver’s License required
• Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business-related functions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Why Hylant?

Since 1935, Hylant has been a family‑owned insurance brokerage built on relationships, trust, and a people‑first mindset. We believe great work is rooted in understanding people — our clients, our communities, and each other — and delivering thoughtful solutions that rise above the expected. Anything But Typical. Everything for You. isn’t just a message; it’s how we show up. It reflects a culture where people come first, careers are supported with purpose, and going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. At Hylant, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that treats one another like family and works together to make a meaningful impact.

Why Hylant?

A Career That’s Anything But Typical At Hylant, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. For over 90 years, our family‑owned business has stood for more than insurance. We stand for people. When you join Hylant, you become part of a family that champions support, respect, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance. It’s no surprise we’ve been named a "Best Place to Work in Insurance" for 17 consecutive years. In 2024 alone, Hylant and our incredible team earned 24 awards, celebrating our commitment to workplace culture, community involvement, and individual achievement. We’re proud to be anything but typical in our industry.

Here’s what makes Hylant different:

Opportunity on your terms: Whether you're just starting out or looking to lead, we offer clear career paths, tailored development programs, and the freedom to grow in the direction that fits you best.

Relationships that build people up: Our culture is rooted in empathy and collaboration. You’ll be surrounded by mentors, teammates, and leaders who care about your success.

A chance to make a real impact: From serving clients with integrity to giving back to our communities, your work at Hylant will matter—locally and globally. We invest in our people through programs like the Hylant Career Academy, Leadership Catalyst, and Hylant MBA, and we celebrate the wins—big and small—along the way.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, belong, and make a difference, we invite you to explore what makes Hylant a destination for top talent—and a place where you gain so much more.