Commercial Lines Account Manager - Small Business

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Lines Account Manager – Small Business to join our growing team in Chicago, IL. The Account Manager handles day-to-day client service on an assigned book of business, often alongside a Producer or Account Executive who leads placement and business development.

The role emphasizes system activity and client communication by email or phone, with a strong focus on renewal strategy, submissions, and loss exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Property & Casualty brokerage environment.
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty business.
• Ability to follow process and procedures guidance.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to display tact and poise under pressure when working through issues.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in teams.
• Hold, or willing to obtain, Insurance licenses as required by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Participates in renewal strategy including discussion of markets, claims reviews, and exposure gathering.
• Manages a renewal book of business, including creation of submissions and the placement process.
• Supports drafting exposure gathering information, loss exhibits, submissions and proposals.
• Obtain loss run or policy documentation from carrier websites as needed.
• Primary recipient of daily questions or changes from the client or Prod/AE.
• Update the system of record to reflect conversations and policy documentation.
• Process monthly, quarterly or annual audits and monthly reports.
• Handle contract reviews that are not complex in nature.
• Provide claims management guidance and assist client in reporting losses.
• Set up policies in the system of record for accurate billing.
• Request invoices on agency bill policies within guidelines.
• Respond to accounting queries regarding discrepancies and cash applications.
• Align renewals with partner carriers and intermediaries for ideal markets.
• Implement market consolidation initiatives to secure best terms.
• Engage in corporate initiatives as required and promote accountability.

Skills

P&C brokerage

Renewal process

Process adherence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Licensing eligibility

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Commercial Lines Account Manager – Small Business to join our growing team in Chicago, IL .

The primary role of the Account Manager is to handle the day-to-day Client Service requirements on an assigned book of business. This book of business could have a Producer or Account Executive who has overall responsibility for Service, Placement and Business Development.

The Account Manager’s focus includes a significant amount of time spent on system activity and communication with the client via email or phone. They have great accountability to adhere to corporate initiatives, process and procedures, including system of record data integrity.

How You Will Contribute:

• At the direction of the Producer or Account Executive (Prod/AE), participates in renewal strategy including discussion of the markets to approach, claims reviews and exposure gathering.
• Manages a renewal book of business, including creation of submissions, supporting the placement process, including Proposals and Binding.
• Provide support in drafting exposure gathering information, loss exhibits, submissions and proposals.
• Obtain loss run or policy documentation directly from a carrier website as needed.
• Primary recipient of daily questions or changes from the client or forwarded by the Prod/AE.
• Update the system of record to properly reflect conversations, communications and policy documentation.
• Processing of monthly, quarterly or annually audits and monthly reports as received.
• Handling contract reviews that are not complex in nature.
• Claims management; instructing the client to report notice of loss directly to the carrier or provide claims reporting and support for ongoing large claims.
• Responsible for setting up the policy in the system of record to properly reflect all pertinent information for billing.
• Responsible for request for invoice on an agency bill policy within the corporate guidelines.
• Timely response to accounting when requests for information are made. Such as carrier discrepancies, application of cash, etc.
• Align RSC with our partner carriers and intermediaries so that renewals are placed with ideal markets.
• Implementation of the "Fewer & Stronger" market consolidation initiative. Leveraging the RSC buying power and ensuring the best terms and conditions for the client.
• Active engagement in corporate initiatives as required for your role.
• Assist in driving a culture of accountability and collaboration, where great performance is recognized.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• 2+ Years of experience in a Property & Casualty brokerage environment.
• Knowledge of Property & Casualty business.
• Ability to follow process and procedures guidance.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to display tact and poise under pressure when working through issues.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in teams.
• Hold, or willing to obtain, Insurance licenses as required by the Company.

Pay Range

$40.87 - $40.87 Hourly

The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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