Account Manager Associate - Commercial Lines (Pacific Time Zone)

Insurance Office of America; Temple City (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid holidays, vacations and sick time

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Insurance Office of America, Inc. in California is seeking an Account Manager Associate - Commercial Lines to support the account team, handle policy administration, billing, renewals, and client service for assigned accounts. A valid P&C license and the ability to work Pacific Time hours are required.

The role offers remote work with optional on-site collaboration and opportunities for growth within IOA's Los Angeles team.

Qualifications

• Active P&C license is required; CIC or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years account management experience or 5+ years in insurance industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and customer service support to the account team.
• Handle policy administration, billing, claims, and coverage analysis.
• Monitor policy expirations and renewals; assist in proposals and pricing.
• Maintain agency management systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Communicate workload status and issues with the team; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Account management

Insurance knowledge

MS Office

P&C license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Agency management systems

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.