Commercial Small Business Team Lead

Sunstar Insurance Group; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sunstar Insurance Group is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the Alabama Small Business Unit, driving day-to-day operations and aligning with national SBU initiatives. You will mentor staff, manage key carrier relationships, and optimize client servicing for a growing book of small business accounts.

The role requires a Property & Casualty license, seven years of commercial insurance experience, and a Bachelor's degree or higher. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of commercial insurance experience required.
• Experience servicing and managing commercial small business accounts required.
• Active Property & Casualty license required.
• Experience with Applied EPIC agency management system strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; industry designations encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the Alabama Small Business Unit (SBU).
• Coordinate the implementation of national and regional SBU initiatives, processes, and best practices within Alabama.
• Coach and mentor team members on workflows, service standards, carrier relationships, and operational best practices.
• Facilitate regular statewide team meetings and ongoing communication.
• Serve as a liaison between Alabama operations and national SBU leadership.
• Review performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, client experience, carrier engagement, and overall team performance.
• Manage marketing and servicing activities for an assigned book of SBU clients.

Connaissances

Commercial insurance knowledge

Leadership / mentoring

Client relationship management

Communication & organization

Attention to detail

MS Office & agency management systems

Carrier relations

Professional designation options

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred

Property & Casualty license required

Outils

Applied EPIC

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the Alabama Small Business Unit (SBU).


• Coordinate the implementation of national and regional SBU initiatives, processes, and best practices within Alabama.


• Coach and mentor team members on workflows, service standards, carrier relationships, and operational best practices.


• Facilitate regular statewide team meetings and ongoing communication.


• Serve as a liaison between Alabama operations and national SBU leadership.


• Review performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, client experience, carrier engagement, and overall team performance.


• Manage marketing and servicing activities for an assigned book of SBU clients.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, coverages, and client service practices.


• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or team coordination experience.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.


• Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, carriers, and colleagues.


• Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office suite and agency management systems.


• Experience working with carrier service centers and carrier technology platforms preferred.


• Professional insurance designation (CISR, CIC, CRM, CPCU, or similar) preferred.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of seven years of commercial insurance experience required.


• Experience servicing and managing commercial small business accounts required.


• Active Property & Casualty insurance license required.


• Experience with Applied EPIC agency management system strongly preferred.


• Bachelor's degree preferred.