Commercial Lines Farm Account Manager

Emil Rummel Insurance Agency; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Excellent workplace culture

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Emil Rummel Insurance Agency in Michigan seeks a skilled Commercial Lines professional to deliver friendly, efficient service to clients and support marketing of new and renewal business.

Responsibilities include developing submissions, analyzing risk, maintaining records, and staying current with underwriting requirements. The role offers growth opportunities in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate State license(s) for insurance brokerage.
• Minimum 3 years’ insurance brokerage or equivalent experience.
• Completion of CISR or enrollment in ARM, AU, or CPCU program.
• Two-year associate degree required; four-year degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance lines and brokerage operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop submissions for new and renewal Commercial Lines and obtain quotes.
• Conduct annual risk exposure analysis for renewals.
• Maintain client files and documentation in agency systems.
• Manage renewal lists, audits, and aged receivables.
• Handle client inquiries and process correspondence.
• Support marketing efforts and professional development courses.
• Maintain knowledge of underwriting requirements.
• Attend to industry trends and special projects.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Ethical conduct

Teamwork

Education

State insurance license

CISR / ARM / CPCU enrollment

Two-year associate degree

Four-year degree preferred

Tools

Agency management system

EPIC software

Job description

Benefits

• Excellent Workplace Culture
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

About Our Agency

We are not your typical insurance agency. At the Emil Rummel Agency, we strive to exhibit a “family-like” culture and environment. We are growth‑minded and are focused on building strong relationships. We go above‑and‑beyond for our clients, and for each other as a team. We expect a lot, but in return, we give you the tools to succeed professionally. The Emil Rummel Agency is a family‑owned company that has thrived for four generations and is poised for growth.

Summary

Responsible for making a positive and professional impression on people who call and/or visit our agency, focusing on friendly, efficient and prompt service. Marketing and placement of Commercial Lines new business and renewal accounts. Provide comprehensive service to our Commercial Lines Clients by obtaining, maintaining, expanding and servicing accounts. Maintain excellent relationships with customers, producers and companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Producers’ sales efforts by developing complete submissions on new and renewal business and obtain quotes in conjunction with agency marketing procedures.
• Perform annual review and risk exposure analysis of renewal policies for proper coverage, incorporating information obtained from client and/or Producer.
• Maintain agency management system client files and ensure proper documentation, by processing all policies, endorsement changes, invoices, binders, certificates of insurance, documentation, activities, etc., according to agency procedures, and within agency timelines.
• Maintain control of renewal expiration lists, binders, audits, and aged receivables in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Respond to client calls, inquiries, e-mails, mail, and company requests in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Process claim acknowledgements; update activity and claim detail in EPIC, attach acknowledgement and follow up with insured.
• Review all items to be processed, to insure items were received as ordered.
• Prepare billing following agency’s credit and collections policies.
• Process daily mail.
• Participate in courses for insurance skills and CE credits.
• Maintain current knowledge of underwriting requirements of carriers.
• Keep current with industry trends by reading appropriate journals and company bulletins.
• Participate in any special projects at management’s request.
• Consistent attendance is required at the workplace to successfully perform essential job requirements.

Competencies

• Commercial Lines Insurance Capacity time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Teamwork Orientation

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Education and Experience

• Appropriate State license(s).
• Minimum 3 years’ insurance brokerage or equivalent experience.
• Completion of CISR or currently enrolled in ARM, AU, or CPCU program.
• Two-year associate college degree required; four-year college degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all lines of commercial insurance, including sophisticated and less common coverages, especially those products represented through agency.
• Thorough knowledge of brokerage operations including claims handling, procedures, commercial lines rating, agency management system, and applicable insurance laws/codes.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management techniques.
• Excellent time management, organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and self-direction.