Account Representative - Commercial Lines

Alliant Insurance Services; Swanston (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

In-office requirement

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is seeking a customer-focused professional to support Producers and service teams in managing existing accounts and pursuing new business. The role may involve servicing and retaining assigned clients and policies, with coordination across carriers to obtain quotes.

The ideal candidate holds an associates degree with 2–4 years of experience, an active insurance license and completion of required insurance coursework, and demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years related work experience preferred.
• Valid insurance license and completion of one insurance class required.
• Continuing Education requirements must be met for license renewal.

Responsibilities

• Packages and markets applications to carriers to obtain quotes.
• Negotiate prices, commissions, and coverages with carriers.
• Review policies for deficiencies and determine appropriate coverage.
• Manage renewal process for expiring policies.
• Assist with client accounting inquiries and collections on past due accounts.
• Bind insurance coverage and prepare binders.
• Prepare presentations and proposals for clients.
• Gather information for applications and coordinate with underwriters.
• Communicate with insured and underwriters; draft letters and forms.
• Input applications and generate correspondence; create draft certificate templates.
• Analyze certificate requests to meet client needs.
• Maintain data integrity in agency management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

2–4 years related experience

Insurance license and one class

Continuing Education compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing customer service and support to assist Producers and service team in supporting existing accounts and soliciting new business. This position may include independent responsibility for the servicing and retention of assigned customers and/or policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Packages and markets applications to various carriers to obtain quotes;
• May negotiate prices, commissions, and/or coverages with carriers;
• Reviews policies, identifies deficiencies and determines appropriate level of coverage;
• Manages renewal process for expiring policies;
• Reviews client accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, and corrects account discrepancies including assisting in collections on past due accounts;
• Binds insurance coverage and prepares insurance binders;
• Assists with the preparation of presentations and/or proposals for clients;
• Gathers information for applications;
• Researches requests for information from underwriters;
• Composes correspondence to insured and/or underwriters;
• Inputs applications and creates letters, and other forms of correspondence;
• Prepares draft certificate templates for review and approval;
• Analyzes certificate requests and ensures clients needs are met;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 - 4 years related work experience;
• Valid insurance license and completion of one insurance class required
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal
• Encouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisor

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
• Good problem solving and time management skills
• Intermediate typing skills (30-35 wpm)
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com. Hybrid work schedule: In-office requirement.

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits