Account Representative

Job Opportunity At Alliant Insurance ServicesAt Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.SummaryResponsible for providing customer service and support to assist Producers and service team in supporting existing accounts and soliciting new business. This position may include independent responsibility for the servicing and retention of assigned customers and/or policies.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPackages and markets applications to various carriers to obtain quotes;May negotiate prices, commissions, and/or coverages with carriers;Reviews policies, identifies deficiencies and determines appropriate level of coverage;Manages renewal process for expiring policies;Reviews client accounting history, responds to accounting inquiries, and corrects account discrepancies including assisting in collections on past due accounts;Binds insurance coverage and prepares insurance binders;Assists with the preparation of presentations and/or proposals for clients;Gathers information for applications;Researches requests for information from underwriters;Composes correspondence to insured and/or underwriters;Inputs applications and creates letters, and other forms of correspondence;Prepares draft certificate templates for review and approval;Analyzes certificate requests and ensures clients needs are met;Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);Other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation / ExperienceAssociates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience2 - 4 years related work experience;Valid insurance license and completion of one insurance class requiredMust continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewalEncouraged to complete Career Path requirements as communicated by supervisorSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skillsGood problem solving and time management skillsIntermediate typing skills (30-35 wpm)Ability to work within a team and to foster teamworkProficient in Microsoft Office Suite