Personal Lines Client Advisor I

Houchens Insurance Group Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Insurance Group Inc. seeks a dedicated client service professional to analyze policy information and respond to requests from policyholders, internal teams, and marketing staff. You will handle submissions, renewals, and carrier communications to ensure accurate coverage and timely service.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, reviewing policies, and collaborating with producers and service leaders to resolve complex issues in a compliant manner.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related insurance experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily client service via calls and emails to policyholders and colleagues.
• Prepare submissions and marketing business.
• Maintain communication and build relationships with insureds.
• Review and invoice policies and request changes.
• Refer to group, life and commercial leads to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare proposals and complete coverage analyses for clients.
• Maintain expiration lists and process related tasks.
• Review policy coverage and endorsements on renewals.
• Handle all account service issues per E&O standards.
• Daily maintenance of carrier downloads.
• Build relationships with insurance carriers.
• Ensure Personal Lines service standards are followed.
• Develop producer and service leader knowledge and judgment.
• Handle complex policy issues with minimal involvement.

Skills

Relationship building

Client service

Communication

Tools

Database Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Internet software

Job description

Description

Summary

Analyzes and answers requests by mail, telephone, or in person from policyholders, internal production or marketing personnel for information concerning insurance policies by performing the following duties.

50% Client/Policy Services

Provides daily service to and builds relationships with clients by managing phone calls and emails in a timely manner and attending meetings.

• Preparing submissions and marketing business.
• Maintaining direct communication and building relationships with insureds.
• Reviewing and invoicing policies and requesting changes.
• Referring to group, life and commercial leads to appropriate personnel.
• Preparing proposals and complete coverage analyses to serve the client.
• Maintaining accurate and updated expiration list.
• Processing invoices and credits on agency bill policies.
• Tracking direct bill transactions by company.
• Reviewing policy coverage and endorsements on all new and renewal business, including rating.
• Handling all account service issues in accordance with the E&O standards.
• Daily maintenance and processing of carrier downloads.
• Building relationships with insurance carriers.
• Maintaining compliance with all Personal Lines service standards and procedures including daily service.
• Developing Producer and Service Leader confidence in job knowledge, judgment calls, and awareness of current industry trends and developments.
• Handling complex policy issues and finding resolution with minimal Producer/Service Leader involvement.

30% Renewal Marketing

Remarkets current client policies and prepares formal renewal presentation.

• Managing renewal timeline and renewal process.
• Generating summaries and proposals of coverage and reviews with Producer.
• Working with clients for the purpose of gathering marketing data.
• Seeking opportunities for potential upselling of accounts including completing exposure analysis.
• Negotiating client renewals with carriers based on competitive information.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and comparing quotes vs. current coverage.
• Issuing binder, invoices, certificates, and endorsements requests as needed.
• Completing binding instructions.

10% Teamwork

Works together with team and with other departments, such as Marketing and Claims; including conferencing with Producer to discuss the execution of strategies. Assists in training of new service team members. Volunteers to back up and/or assist others as needed. Manages PTO to work with departmental needs. Special projects as requested by Manager.

10% Determination

Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program.

Requirements

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database Software; Spreadsheet Software; Word Processing Software and Internet software.

Education and/or Experience

At least three or more years related insurance experience and/or training, preferably handling personal line accounts; or equivalent combination of education and experience.