Join us at Towne Insurance! Your Career. Your Future. Your Towne.
Towne Insurance is hiring a Risk Advisor - Personal Lines. This is a sales‑oriented position that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to gain an understanding of the prospect’s needs. A Personal Lines agent is responsible for assisting clients in identifying their insurance needs, recommending appropriate coverage options, and explaining policy features, benefits, and cost.
About The Role
- Develop lead sources with our Towne Bank personnel in various departments of the bank, mortgage, real estate, insurance, and other financial service departments.
- Consistent updates and communication to your referral source on the status of the referral.
- Promote the Towne Bank and Towne Insurance vision and guiding principles within the community.
- Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer's individual needs.
- Perform fact‑finding to confirm, update, and define coverage needs.
- Coordinate with carrier(s) of choice to sell our personal lines products.
- Capable of using various carrier rating systems and understanding underwriting guidelines.
- Review all bound+ policies and documentation for accuracy.
- Collaborate with our Towne Insurance Personal Lines support team in addition to working with and understanding key carrier service center offerings.
- Research and recommend prospects for new business opportunities.
- Achieve objectives established in annual producer sales plan.
- Attend Towne Insurance training and meetings as required.
- Perform other specific job duties and projects as assigned.
- Obey all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Skills And Experience You’ll Need
- Current NC Property Casualty License or carrier experience.
- 2 years of experience in insurance sales or customer service.
- Proficiency in using insurance agency management software and Microsoft Suite.
- Customer‑focused mindset.
- Adaptability to handle a variety of customer situations and industry changes.
- Organized with an ability to multitask.
- Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.
- Proactive in problem solving.
- Pride in getting work done accurately and timely.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Strong community relationships and areas of interest to complement insurance competency.
- Experience with EPIC system.
What We Offer
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off to include holidays, PTO, sick leave, and bereavement
- Profit Sharing
- Continuing education opportunities
- 401K & Employer Matching
- Employee discounts
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training Opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Plan
- Volunteer Opportunities