Account Manager | Property & Casualty

CBIZ; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is seeking an experienced insurance service professional to manage a portfolio of small business commercial accounts in a client-facing role. You will serve as the primary contact, handle policy changes, renewals, certificates, and billing inquiries, while advising on coverages and risk management strategies.

You will collaborate with carriers, underwriters, and internal teams to ensure accurate policies, timely responses, and high levels of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active Property & Casualty Insurance License required or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• 2+ years of commercial insurance account management, customer service, or agency experience preferred.
• Experience servicing small business commercial insurance accounts.
• Working knowledge of commercial insurance coverages.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage a high-volume book of business and multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience utilizing agency management systems such as Applied Epic or Sagitta or similar platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact for an assigned book of Select Business commercial insurance accounts, delivering exceptional service and fostering long-term client relationships.
• Manage the day-to-day service needs of small business clients, including policy changes, endorsements, certificates of insurance, billing inquiries, audits, claims assistance, and coverage questions.
• Coordinate and manage the renewal process, including gathering updated underwriting information, marketing accounts when appropriate, preparing renewal proposals, and reviewing coverage options with clients.
• Advise clients on commercial insurance coverages and risk management solutions to help them make informed decisions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, insurance carriers, underwriters, and internal team members.
• Respond to client requests accurately and efficiently while meeting established service standards and timelines.
• Review policies and endorsements for accuracy and communicate coverage details to clients in a clear and consultative manner.
• Identify gaps in coverage and uncover opportunities for additional insurance products and services, referring opportunities to Producers when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation within the agency management system and carrier platforms.
• Assist clients with claims reporting and coordination to ensure a positive client experience throughout the claims process.
• Stay informed on market conditions, carrier appetite changes, industry trends, and insurance products relevant to small business clients.
• Ensure compliance with agency procedures, carrier requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Producers and service team members to provide a seamless and positive client experience.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Travel ability

Microsoft Office

CRM proficiency

Agency management systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Property & Casualty Insurance License preferred

Tools

Applied Epic

Sagitta

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

Serve as the primary client contact for an assigned book of Select Business commercial insurance accounts, delivering exceptional service and fostering long‑term client relationships. Manage the day‑to‑day service needs of small business clients, including policy changes, endorsements, certificates of insurance, billing inquiries, audits, claims assistance, and coverage questions. Perform proactive account management activities to support client retention and satisfaction. Coordinate and manage the renewal process, including gathering updated underwriting information, marketing accounts when appropriate, preparing renewal proposals, and reviewing coverage options with clients. Advise clients on commercial insurance coverages and risk management solutions, helping them make informed decisions to protect their businesses. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, insurance carriers, underwriters, and internal team members. Respond to client requests accurately and efficiently while meeting established service standards and timelines. Review policies and endorsements for accuracy and communicate coverage details to clients in a clear and consultative manner. Identify gaps in coverage and uncover opportunities for additional insurance products and services, referring opportunities to Producers when appropriate. Maintain accurate client records and documentation within the agency management system and carrier platforms. Assist clients with claims reporting and coordination to ensure a positive client experience throughout the claims process. Stay informed on market conditions, carrier appetite changes, industry trends, and insurance products relevant to small business clients. Ensure compliance with agency procedures, carrier requirements, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with Producers and service team members to provide a seamless and positive client experience. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active Property & Casualty Insurance License required or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• 2+ years of commercial insurance account management, customer service, or agency experience preferred.
• Experience servicing small business commercial insurance accounts.
• Working knowledge of commercial insurance coverages
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high‑volume book of business and multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience utilizing agency management systems such as Applied Epic, Sagitta, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM technologies.

Professional Designations Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3 to 5 years customer service experience in the insurance industry required
• Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Effective customer service skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Ability to work in team environment as well as independently
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

ABOUT US

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle‑market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.