CL Sr. Account Manager

USI Insurance Services; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USI Insurance Services seeks an experienced Commercial Lines Account Manager to handle a portfolio of 20–40 mid-to-large accounts. You will market renewals, respond to client questions, review coverage, and coordinate with Sales Executives and Account Executives to service client needs.

You will provide technical insurance guidance, assess carrier options, prepare applications with Account Representatives, and help prevent coverage gaps by managing expirations and renewal timing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Commercial Lines agency.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty insurance.
• Must hold or be willing to earn Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Industry designation such as ARM, CIC, CPCU preferred.
• Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Sagitta / ImageRight preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Keep informed about industry information, technology and trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned Commercial Lines clients.
• Provide insurance technical expertise to clients and other members of the Account Management team.
• Responsible for marketing and placement of client Commercial Lines insurance renewals.
• With assistance from Account Representatives, prepare client applications for review.
• Determine most-appropriate carriers for market pricing.
• Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings.
• Make insurance program recommendations to clients.
• Manage client renewal expirations and avoid any lapse in coverage.
• Negotiate with carriers on behalf of clients.
• Process policies, endorsements and audits as needed.
• Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts.
• Represent client interests in internal USI account strategy meetings.
• Delegate administrative client tasks to assigned Account Representatives.
• Respond to underwriters’ questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems.
• Regular in-person attendance at face-to-face client meetings.

Skills

Commercial Lines experience

License (P&C)

Microsoft Office proficiency

industry knowledge (P&C)

Overall client service

Education

College degree preferred

Property & Casualty license

Tools

Sagitta

ImageRight

Job description

General Description: Manage 20 to 40 mid-to-large sized Commercial Lines insurance accounts as the day-to-day client contact. Activities include new and renewal marketing, fielding questions and requests and coverage review. Assist Sales Executives and Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned Commercial Lines clients.
• Provide insurance technical expertise to clients and other members of the Account Management team.
• Responsible for marketing and placement of client Commercial Lines insurance renewals.
  • With assistance from Account Representatives, prepare client applications for review.
  • Determine most-appropriate carriers for market pricing.
  • Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings.
  • Make insurance program recommendations to clients.
• Manage client renewal expirations and avoid any lapse in coverage.
• Negotiate with carriers on behalf of clients.
• Process policies, endorsements and audits as needed.
• Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts.
• Represent client interests in internal USI account strategy meetings.
• Delegate administrative client tasks to assigned Account Representatives.
• Respond to underwriters’ questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy in agency management systems.
• Regular in-person attendance at face-to-face client meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years experience in a Commercial Lines agency. College degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty insurance.
• Must hold or be willing to earn Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Industry designation such as ARM, CIC, CPCU preferred
• Comfortable with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Sagitta / ImageRight preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal instruction.
• Keep informed about industry information, technology and trends.

Why USI?

With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.

Unrivaled Resources and Support

What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is theUSI ONE Advantage® , a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.

Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition

In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offersemployee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.

Deep Community Engagement

We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re workingtogether as ONE to build a better future.

Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Our award-winningI’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer

• Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
• Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
• Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
• Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).

USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time .

Actual salary is dependent on skill set and experience, with an opportunity for a monthly incentive bonus, commissions, and equity program. USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits, including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers paid family leave benefits as well as paid holiday time. $100,000 - $110,000.