June 2027 - Associate Account Manager Training Program (Des Moines)

Lockton; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

12-week parental leave

Community involvement

Wellness events

Industry leading rewards

Job summary

Lockton invites recent graduates to join the Associate Account Manager Training Program, a two-year, structured path designed to develop client-facing insurance expertise. Participants will gain hands-on experience in marketing, servicing, and renewal of commercial accounts, with formal training and real client exposure.

The program begins in January and June 2026, offering opportunities to advance to an Account Manager after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to organize work, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours when needed.
• Legal ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participates in negotiations with carriers for new and renewal quotes with oversight.
• Collaborates with senior staff in selecting new markets for submission and requesting quotes.
• Reviews quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed.
• Maintains relationships and interfaces with clients, carriers, and other vendors.
• Inputs client information into data management system with accuracy.
• Produces materials for client presentations and meetings.
• Communicates changes affecting premiums or coverage to clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Organization

Flexibility

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3.3 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Associate Account Manager Program

At Lockton, it’s not just about finding a good job—it’s about building a great career. The opportunities are endless, you can easily move up based on your continued improvement, skills, and self-motivation. Lockton provides you the space, time, and tools to gain all the necessary skills to grow within each role and build key leadership exposure at each step in your career.

Your Responsibilities

At Lockton, it’s not just about finding a good job—it’s about building a great career. The opportunities are endless, you can easily move up based on your continued improvement, skills, and self-motivation. Lockton provides you the space, time, and tools to gain all the necessary skills to grow within each role and build key leadership exposure at each step in your career.

This two-year training program is designed for recent college graduates and combines formal training with hands-on client experience. We provide a competitive starting salary, developmental training opportunities, classroom learning experiences, and a series of activity requirements. Our training program provides exposure to marketing, servicing, and renewal of Commercial Insurance accounts in the People Solutions or Risk Management practice.

The Associate Account Manager training programs will begin in January and June of 2026. Each individual will have the opportunity to become an Account Manager upon successful completion of the program.

Responsibilities

• Participates in negotiations with carriers for new and renewal quotes with oversight
• Collaborates with senior staff in selecting new markets for submission and requesting quotes
• Helps review new business opportunity information and provides related recommendations to Unit Manager/Account Executive/Producer
• Establishes and maintains relationships and interfaces with Clients, carriers, and other vendors
• Reviews quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed
• Receives policy, then updates and completes policy check to ensure completeness
• Updates specifications, application, and summary information to reflect changes during the year
• Informs Client of any and all changes that may affect insurance premiums or coverage
• Inputs Client information into data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Generates materials for Client presentations and meetings
• Creates and sends compliance communications as needed
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed

What is Lockton?

Lockton is a global professional services firm with more than 8,000 Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property, and reputations. Lockton has grown to become the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance broker by helping clients achieve their business objectives.

A few reasons our associates love working at Lockton include:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including paid training and professional development
• 12-week paid parental leave
• An emphasis on community involvement and giving back
• Frequent athletic and wellness events
• Incredibly generous rewards: US associates receive a Rolex for their 10-year anniversary!
• We are uncommonly and perpetually independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3.3 GPA
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Excel)
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Legally able to work in the United States