Commercial Lines Account Manager

Account Manager

In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world's largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of-a-kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community.

Throughout our network of more than 550 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our insurance professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction.

At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer:

• Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
• Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account funding
• 401k matching program
• Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
• Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Great work/life balance, because that's important for all of us!
• Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
• The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
• Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
• A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
• Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives

The Account Manager manages a book of insurance business, while acting with a high degree of independent discretion, autonomy, and decision-making. Provides professional, courteous service to our clients, carrier representatives, underwriters, business partners, and HUB colleagues, resulting in a rate of account retention that meets or exceeds expectations. Provides a high level of support to Producers in obtaining, maintaining, and expanding business. May also be responsible for account rounding and the development of new business as appropriate and in accordance with standard practices, policies, and procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Makes major decisions independent of manager approval on books of insurance business for which the incumbent is responsible.
• Works closely with Producers and other HUB personnel on all aspects of client service, marketing, and renewal while adhering to HUB's best practices and standard procedures.
• Oversees the preparation and implementation of all transactions, paperwork, and internal processing for assigned accounts.
• Acquires understanding of clients' insurance objectives and critically analyzes and compares insurance plans to determine suitability. Stays abreast of changes in the insurance industry and other external conditions that may impact their clients. Makes appropriate recommendations to clients in response to those changes independent of manager approval.
• Acts as liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve escalated complex service issues that require policy interpretation and experience-based judgment to resolve. May also negotiate with underwriters and carriers. Troubleshoots claims and billing issues.
• Responsible for overall retention of accounts in assigned book of business.
• Develops new business from existing accounts and assigned leads and contributes to meeting departmental production goals. Identifies and follows-up on cross-selling opportunities when appropriate.
• Manages, organizes, and conducts client meetings when necessary.
• Appropriately documents conversations with clients and carrier representatives and updates all HUB computer systems and automated agency management systems when necessary. Ensures the accuracy of data in those systems.
• Travels on company business as required.
• Prepares reports for management as required.
• Oversees functions performed by Assistant Account Managers and Technical Assistants as required.
• Supports, mentors, and trains Assistant Account Managers and Technical Assistants as necessary.
• Attends industry related continuing education training and courses.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency in an insurance Account Management role in required lines.
• Excellent oral and written English communications skills.
• Superior customer service and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and automated agency management systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a regular, full-time work schedule at HUB's facility(s) and ability to travel on business when required.

Licensing or Certification Requirements:

• FL 2-20 P&C License
• Current with all necessary CE credits in required lines and states
• Professional designation highly desirable (CIC, AAI, ARM)