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AAA Western and Central New York is seeking an Insurance Account Advisor for Personal Lines in Buffalo. The role focuses on managing client relationships, issuing and renewing policies, and supporting new business development while maintaining high quality and compliance.
Responsibilities include educating clients on coverage options, processing applications, and coordinating with carriers. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable schedule in a full-time on-site setting.
Job Category: Insurance
Requisition Number: INSUR001721
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Mesi Insurance Agency
759 Dick Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225, USA
At AAA Western and Central New York, our Associates are committed to providing our members with a totally satisfying experience. Therefore, we seek Associates who are dedicated to this purpose, people who truly demonstrate compassion, empathy and unsurpassed service. These are the people that help us create a loyal membership base that strengthens our mission—to be our members’ most trusted provider of high quality automotive, travel, insurance and other relevant products and services that offer safety, security, peace of mind, value and convenience.
AAA Western and Central New York is regularly recognized as one of the best & healthiest places to work in the WNY & CNY area. In addition to a market competitive salary, Associates are eligible for a wide selection of benefits (dependent upon position) including:
35% Client Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for personal lines clients, addressing inquiries, policy changes and issues. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure their insurance needs are met. Educate clients on various personal insurance products and recommend suitable coverage options. Act as day-to-day point of contact for client inquiries including policy questions, coverage explanations, billing issues and service requests. Educate clients on personal lines products, coverage options, limits, deductibles, exclusions and carrier differences in clear, professional language. Promote retention through consistent service delivery, responsiveness and relationship management.
30% Policy Management : Handle the issuance and renewal of personal insurance policies. Ensure timely processing of policy applications, payments, and certificates of insurance. Review and prepare insurance proposals and policy renewals. Maintain detailed records of client interactions and policy updates in CRM or agency management software. Assist clients in filing insurance claims and provide guidance throughout the claims process. Review renewal accounts when appropriate and present alternate coverage or carrier options to support retention and value. Ensure timely processing of applications, endorsements, certificates and required documentation.
20% Sales Support & New Business : Contribute meaningfully to agency growth while maintaining service responsibilities. Identify cross-sell, upsell and account rounding opportunities during service and renewal interactions. Support new business development efforts by providing product expertise, quoting support and onboarding assistance. Independently write new personal lines business where appropriate, contributing to defined sales expectations. Maintain productive relationships with personal lines carriers, understanding appetite, placement, guidelines and exceptions. Collaborate with the producer/principal and sales team on shared opportunities, overflow leads or complex placements.
15% Quality & Control : Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance and operational integrity across all work. Conduct ongoing review of policies and accounts to identify gaps in coverage, errors or opportunities for improved protection. Ensure transactions comply with carrier underwriting guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal procedures. Maintain organized, accurate documentation of all client interactions and transactions. Stay current on regulatory changes, carrier updates and agency workflows.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
High School or better.
Experience in placement of insurance contracts with carriers
Experience in personal lines insurance, underwriting and/or account management required
Experience with Salesforce CRM
NYS P&C Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
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