Account Executive - Commercial Lines (Remote)

Ceridian HCM, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage firm is looking for a client servicing advocate, responsible for managing client relationships and developing new accounts. This fully remote position requires strong communication skills, a bachelor's degree, and significant industry experience. The role involves client retention, assisting with claims, and mentoring team members to foster development and achieve departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
• Valid insurance license required.

Responsibilities

• Manages client relationships to maintain account retention.
• Responsible for direct selling and cold calling to solicit new accounts.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to departmental staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Chicago, IL, USA ● Virtual Req #3164

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

Primary client servicing advocate for assigned accounts with additional responsibilities to develop new clients and support Unit Manager in executing performance development plans of departmental staff.

--This position is fully remote in the Eastern and Central time zones.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages overall client relationship to maintain high account retention rate;

• Solicits new accounts to conduct direct selling and cold calling;

• Responsible for renewal process on existing business;

• Evaluates assigned client coverage portfolio to implement cross selling opportunities and solicitation of additional lines of coverage;

• Services accounts and provides claims assistance as needed;

• Analyzes exposure base to identify program deficiencies and develop proper marketing strategies;

• Completes applications, obtains quotes, negotiates premiums, develops coverage comparisons, and prepares proposals and presentations;

• Binds coverage, prepares binders and delegates certificates;

• Reviews coverage and determines appropriate level of coverage;

• Meets with clients as needed or directed by producer;

• Reviews accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, corrects discrepancies and contacts client on receivable collections;

• Serves as technical expert, assisting department members to resolve complex issues;

• Provides mentoring and coaching to departmental staff in concert with Unit Manager;

• Creates motivational action plans for personnel development in conjunction with defined performance goals created by Unit Manager;

• Supplements Unit Managers oversight in compliance with Corporate procedural guidelines;

• Collection of fees, reconciliation and resolution of any outstanding balances within 90 days of invoicing date;

• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

10+ years related work experience

Valid insurance license

Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good problem solving and time management skills Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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