Account Executive, Commercial Lines

Ori-gen; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Noguchi & Associates, Inc. – an Ori-gen Family Company, located in Hawaii, seeks an experienced Commercial Lines insurance professional. The role involves gathering client needs, coordinating with carriers, and assisting producers with proposals, policy placements, renewals, and claims support.

Local Oahu residency is required, and the position emphasizes delivering exceptional client service, maintaining relationships, and growing a commercial lines book of business within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Active Hawaii Property & Casualty License.
• Minimum 8 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience.
• Experience managing a commercial lines book of business.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance coverages and policy structures.
• Experience marketing accounts and working directly with insurance carriers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with middle-market commercial accounts.
• Knowledge of commercial underwriting principles and rating methodologies.
• Experience reviewing contracts and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency with agency management systems and carrier portals.

Responsibilities

• Pre-qualifies own new business according to agency standards.
• Informs and educates clients about policy coverage, changes, exclusion and insurance coverage needs.
• Provides technical support to producer(s) to benefit clients and to reach agency's strategic business goals.
• Prepares proposals and completes application in coordination with producer(s); submits applications to eligible and appropriate carriers; obtains client signatures on all applications; follows up to ensure timely receipt of quotations and policies.
• Explains to clients' needs by producing binders, certificates, policies, endorsements and other related items; verifies their accuracy.
• Prepares summaries of insurance, schedules and proposals as needed.
• Re-markets renewals, contact clients, creates renewal proposals and handles other renewal activities in coordination with the producer(s).
• Renews policies following agency standards; verifies each renewal's accuracy; ensures that all renewals are produced.
• Review audits of policies; verifies accuracy and facilitates corrections, as needed, between client and carrier.
• Verifies policy and policy change information, facilitating correction when necessary.
• Processes incoming mail requests, responding promptly and appropriately.
• Various activities involved in the cancellation of policies for direct and agency billed policies including processing, requesting, reinstating and other related activities.
• Assists clients in submitting claims.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Client relationship

Multitasking

Education

College degree or equivalent

Hawaii Property & Casualty License

Tools

Agency management systems

Carrier portals

Job description

Noguchi & Associates, Inc. - an Ori-gen Family Company

Salary Range: Final compensation will be determined based on experience, licensing, technical expertise, and overall qualifications.

Reports To: Commercial Lines Manager

Build a Career with a Purpose

At Noguchi & Associates, Inc., we believe insurance is about more than policies and premiums—it’s about protecting businesses, supporting families, and strengthening the communities we serve.

As Part Of The Ori-gen Family Of Companies, We Are Proud To Carry Forward a Legacy Built Over 45 Years Of Trusted Relationships, Service, And Community Impact. Our Mission Is Simple

Remember where you came from…and create a new future for the generations that follow.

We are looking for professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional service, building lasting client relationships, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you're looking to grow your career with an organization that values integrity, collaboration, and community involvement, we'd love to hear from you. Local Oahu residency required.

Position Overview

Identifies client needs. Work with the client to gather all the pertinent information on the client's business operations, exposures and loss experience. Work with the various carriers in the placement of the client's insurance programs with the highest level of insurance product line and expertise.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Prospects and New Business Accounts

• Pre-qualifies own new business according to agency standards.
• Informs and educates clients about policy coverage, changes, exclusion and insurance coverage needs.
• Provides technical support to producer(s) to benefit clients and to reach agency's strategic business goals.
• Prepares proposals and completes application in coordination with producer(s); submits applications to eligible and appropriate carriers; obtains client signatures on all applications; follows up to ensure timely receipt of quotations and policies.
• Explains to clients' needs by producing binders, certificates, policies, endorsements and other related items; verifies their accuracy.

Retention

• Prepares summaries of insurance, schedules and proposals as needed.
• Re-markets renewals, contact clients, creates renewal proposals and handles other renewal activities in coordination with the producer(s).
• Renews policies following agency standards; verifies each renewal's accuracy; ensures that all renewals are produced.
• Review audits of policies; verifies accuracy and facilitates corrections, as needed, between client and carrier.
• Verifies policy and policy change information, facilitating correction when necessary.
• Processes incoming mail requests, responding promptly and appropriately.
• Various activities involved in the cancellation of policies for direct and agency billed policies including processing, requesting, reinstating and other related activities.
• Assists clients in submitting claims.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Active Hawaii Property & Casualty License.
• Minimum 8 years of Commercial Lines insurance experience.
• Experience managing a commercial lines book of business.
• Strong understanding of commercial insurance coverages and policy structures.
• Experience marketing accounts and working directly with insurance carriers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with middle-market commercial accounts.
• Knowledge of commercial underwriting principles and rating methodologies.
• Experience reviewing contracts and insurance requirements.
• Proficiency with agency management systems and carrier portals.

Why Join Noguchi & Associates?

Comprehensive Portfolio of Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, FSA Accounts, and more
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer – Philanthropic Time off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Support
• Licensing Renewal Assistance

Meaningful Work

• Join an organization with more than 45 years of history and community impact.
• Build long-term relationships with clients who value trusted advisors.
• Be part of a growing company that values collaboration, service excellence, and giving back.
• Help businesses and families protect what matters most while building a rewarding and stable career.
• Join a culture that places Family & Having Fun - within our Core Values