Insurance Producer

HomeServices Insurance, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HomeServices Insurance, Inc. is seeking a personal lines insurance professional in Connecticut to assess client risk and place coverage. You will market policies, manage leads, and collaborate with real estate professionals to grow sales.

The role requires 2 years of personal lines sales experience, strong sales and communication skills, and an active property and casualty license. A bachelor’s degree is preferred and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years’ successful personal lines insurance sales experience.
• Excellent sales and marketing skills.
• Working knowledge of insurance agency operations, coverages, rates, markets and applicable insurance laws/codes.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management techniques.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Automation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of real estate, title, and/or mortgage businesses preferred.
• Appropriate state agent/broker personal lines insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Market and sell personal lines insurance policies. Proactively contact leads to recommend coverage, quote and place coverage.
• Foster referral relationships with real estate agents, managers and mortgage brokers to maximize sales.
• Provide work direction to new business specialists to ensure onboarding is timely.
• Monitor and report potential insurance errors or complaints to management.
• Stay current on industry trends and carrier underwriting requirements; follow procedures.
• Keep license current and complete CEUs as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Skills

Sales skills

Marketing

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

License knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

CT-W Hartford-Farmington
West Hartford, Town of, CT 06107, USA

Description

Responsible for assessing client’s risk exposure on personal and/or commercial property, making appropriate recommendations and placing coverage to address those risks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

• Market and sell personal lines insurance policies. Proactively contact all leads to recommend appropriate insurance, quote and place coverage. Identify and assess client risk exposures. (65‑75%)
• Foster referral relationships with all real estate personnel including agents, office managers and mortgage brokers to maximize sales opportunities. (20-25%)
• Provide work direction as appropriate to new business specialists to ensure all aspects of client on-boarding are completed properly and in a timely manner. (0-5%)
• Actively monitor and report to management any circumstances that may lead to a potential or actual insurance errors and omissions claim, DOI (department of insurance) or related complaints. (0-5%)
• Remain current on industry trends and specific carrier underwriting requirements. Follow all company procedures and processing guidelines. (0-5%)
• Ensure license remains current to include taking CEUs as needed in a timely manner. (0-5%)
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience and knowledge; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Two years’ successful personal lines insurance sales experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent sales and marketing skills.
• Working knowledge of insurance agency operations, coverages, rates, markets and applicable insurance laws/codes.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent automation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of real estate, title, and/or mortgage businesses preferred.
• Appropriate state agent/broker personal lines insurance license.

Wage: $19.23 - $24.03 hourly; actual wage is based upon education and experience. Potential for formulary incentive plan, based on financial results.

Benefits: Full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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