Account Specialist

IMA Financial Group, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Stock Purchase

Medical Plans

Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

Family Assistance Program

FSA

HSA

Pre-Tax Parking Plan

401(k)

Life/AD&D

Accident

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Long Term Care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Business Travel Accident

Identity Theft

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Options

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical

Gift Matching

Well-Being Stipend

Personal and Professional Development

Job summary

IMA Financial Group, Inc. is seeking Account Specialists to support account management teams and clients across complex coverage needs. You will prepare comparisons, assist with audits, and interact with clients to fulfill program requirements.

We value accuracy, proactive problem solving, and collaboration. This role involves cross-functional work, limited travel, and integration into a trusted Midwest-based team with strong benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires general insurance knowledge and attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel) is required.
• Experience with AMS and policy processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Account Manager and Account Executive on large client accounts.
• Prepares coverage comparisons, submissions, premium, and rate comparisons.
• Handles audits on expired/non-renewed policies and special requests.
• Interacts with clients regarding program needs and assignments.
• Maintains loss analysis and invoicing-related tasks.
• Assists with client projects and special tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Project management

Insurance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Agility & flexibility

AMS familiarity

Time management

Education

General insurance designation

Tools

AMS system

Policy management tools

Job description

Account Specialists at IMA are the backbone of a highly collaborate and dynamic service team.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values.
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates.
• Provides support to the Account Manager & Account Executive on large and complex client accounts by preparing coverage comparisons, submissions, premium & rate comparisons, processes audits on expired and/or non-renewed policies and other special requests.
• Interact with clients (written or verbal) regarding special program needs and new assignments.
• Understand and deliver on unique client expectations within book of business.
• Temporarily back up AM as needed. Clients should not feel a gap in service knowledge.
• Ability to problem-solve and suggest proactive solutions to AM and AE.
• Responsible for loss analysis and loss specific tasks related to invoicing, trending, tracking and reconciliation.
• Responsible for assigned special client needs i.e. allocation spreadsheets (monthly, quarterly, annually or as requested) whether specific line of coverage or all lines of coverage based on entities, locations or ownership of property.
• Utilizes the AMS to keep detailed information on accounts (uploading policies, inputting large schedules, driver lists, etc.)
• Controls industry specific reporting (well reporting, builder's risk, etc.)
• Reviews certificate of insurance requests & provides direction to COE related to invoicing allocations, surplus lines, policy processing, master COIs, and client specific instructions for customized Auto ID cards, billings, etc.
• Other general tasks include endorsement processing & billing, reviewing notice of cancellations, analysis of loss data within Experience Mods, deductible analysis and participation in internal review meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Ability to work independently, lead project special assignments.
• Supports as needed in special client projects

Required Experience and Skills may include but are not limited to:

• Applicable experience required with specialty experience preferred
• Attention to detail & ability to work within AMS and maintain data completeness standards
• Achieved general insurance designation. Pursuing other insurance designation - preferred
• Project / time management skills to manage multiple priorities and to keep processes moving from start to finish
• Experience with MS Office products required (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Limited travel required (less than 10%)
• Strong Insurance knowledge and/or client specialty knowledge
• Agility/Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communicating

This role is eligible for the following: Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• Business Insurance Magazine – Best Places to Work in Insurance
• US Insurance Awards – Community Outreach Project of the Year
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Citizen Awards – Best Corporate Steward finalist
• Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces
• Inc. 5000 – List of Fastest Growing Companies
• Alaska Journal of Commerce – Best Workplaces in Alaska
• Charlotte Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• Connecticut Top Workplaces
• Dallas Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Denver Business Journal – Fast 50
• Kansas City Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Los Angeles Business Journal – Best Places to Work
• Puget Sound Business Journal – Washington’s Best Workplaces
• Tampa Bay Times – Best Workplaces
• The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces
• Utah Business – Best Places to Work
• Wichita Business Journal – Best Places to Work

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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