Account Manager Associate - Commercial Lines (Pacific Time Zone)

Insurance Office of America; Sunrise Manor (NV); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Company-paid health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid holidays, vacations, and sickTime

Professional growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Community service commitment

Supportive teammates

Job summary

Insurance Office of America, Inc. is seeking an Account Manager Associate for Commercial Lines. The role supports the account team, handling policy administration, renewals and client communications, with a focus on accuracy and service quality.

The ideal candidate has a P&C license, strong analytical and customer service skills, and experience guiding less complex accounts under supervision. Remote/hybrid work is possible with occasional on-site needs at a branch location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years account management experience or 5+ years in insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs.
• Active P&C license; CIC or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Superior customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support to the account team, Producer, and/or accounts.
• Manage policy expirations and renewals and monitor billing and claims.
• Conduct underwriting research, prepare submissions, and present proposals.
• Review contracts to ensure proper coverages are included and support renewals.
• Maintain agency management systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Communicate progress and issues to the account team; ensure timely completion.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

CIC or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Account Manager Associate - Commercial Lines

Remote: open to to residents in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona

Supporting: IOA - Los Angeles | Book Focus: Generalist

Requirement: active P&C license, ability to work Pacific Time Zone (PT) hours: M-F 8am to 5pm

Please note: If this position is posted as either fully remote and/or hybrid, in accordance with company policy, individuals residing within a 50-mile radius of a branch location may be required to work onsite in a hybrid capacity as there may be occasions when on-site presence is necessary to meet specific business needs. Additionally, our remote work policy includes having a dedicated, distraction-free workspace. Remote work is not a substitute for childcare, elder care, or other personal responsibilities during working hours. To view our branch locations, please visit: ioausa.com/locations

About the Role:

Provide administrative and customer service support to the account team, Producer, and/or assigned group of accounts. Work with minimal direction from an Account Manager (AM), Account Executive (AE), or Producer, ensuring production and quality standards are met while safeguarding against liability associated with errors and omissions. Independently resolve moderately complex customer service problems and manage smaller-sized accounts or those with less complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Competence: Maintain technical competence and industry expertise.
• Team Leadership:Assist in directing day-to-day activities and workflow of Team Support/Receptionist, Account Assistant, and/or Account Associate.
• Customer Service: Handle customer service requests, policy administration, billing, claims, and coverage analysis.
• Policy Management: Manage policy expirations and renewals.
• Renewal Process:Conduct client research, gather underwriting information, perform loss run analysis, prepare submissions, evaluate and negotiate coverages and pricing, prepare and present proposals, bind coverage, and follow up for policy issuance.
• Task Processing:Process tasks accurately and within required timeframes.
• Contract Review:Assist in reviewing contracts to ensure proper coverages are included.
• Accounts Receivable:Monitor reports and take action on delinquent accounts, collecting outstanding balances.
• System Maintenance:Maintain agency management systems and carrier/vendor platforms, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Activity Monitoring:Monitor and maintain activity/suspense to ensure timely completion.
• Communication:Maintain frequent, transparent communication with the account team regarding workload status and any issues.
• Service Excellence:Deliver excellent service, proactively anticipate needs, and respond quickly to service requests.
• Policy Compliance:Stay updated on company policies and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement:Seek and adopt best practices to improve individual and team performance.
• Champion IOA Values:Demonstrate integrity and leadership.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 3+ years of account management experience, or 5+ years in the insurance industry
• Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs
• Required active licensing; professional designation (CIC or equivalent) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional customer service, communication, 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 commitment
• Supportive 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 $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 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.