Commercial Insurance Account Manager

Cothrom is looking to add a bright, resourceful, and proactive experienced account manager for our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. You will handle a diverse book of commercial property & casualty accounts. You will be working with our team to help our clients protect their businesses and operate efficiently. On any given day, you will be maintaining customer relationships, marketing new business/renewals, monitoring and maintaining service goals, reporting and following up on claims, identifying and seeking cross sell opportunities, and recommending agency operational improvements. Most importantly, you will be expanding your insurance and managerial skills to help move Cothrom (and your career!) forward. We are a fast-growing company with opportunity for growth to those with grit. Our typical industries served include technology, life sciences, manufacturing, non-profits, and residential associations. Why Cothrom? You will find a company that is dedicated to, and rewards, best practices. We offer a long-term career that will allow you to develop professionally and reach your personal goals. What are some of our values? Reward quality work and a high level of skill Value our employees professional and personal goals Provide structured support from within the organization to develop your professional skills Create a friendly, productive, and cooperative working environment Reward and provide growth to active, driven employees Required Qualifications Our hiring decision will be based primarily on these three factors: Integrity – strength in the trust and relationships you build with your clients, co-workers, and brokers/underwriters Intelligence – ability to learn new skills, add industry knowledge, and problem solve independently Industry – desire to be productive during work hours and complete tasks efficiently Cothrom believes that candidates who possess these core attributes will be successful and grow regardless of prior experience and knowledge. Support for continued professional growth is part of our philosophy. Desired Qualifications Secondary to the above evaluation, these factors will impact our hiring decisions, but are not requirements: Industry Experience – prior commercial P&C industry experience Technological Experience – Cothrom uses technology to its fullest extent possible, comfort using Applied Systems, electronic signature systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat etc. Insurance License – a 2-20 General Lines license will be required within 180 days of hire date Communication Skills – professionalism in oral and written communication Continuing Education – acquisition or pursuit of industry designations such as the CPCU Physical & Mental Requirements Ability to complete each of these tasks 7-8 hrs per day, unless otherwise noted: Ability to lift up to 35lbs rarely, less than 5 minutes a day Sit at a desk continuously Upper body range of motion and dexterity sufficient for constant use of a keyboard, mouse, phone and other office equipment Typing speed in excess of 35 wpm Vision sufficient for constant use of computer Hearing sufficient for daily in-person, video and telephone communication, 3-5 hours a day Able to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption Able to attend task/function for 45 min – 1 hour at a time, frequently 4-6 hours a day Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others during the course of the day Able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods of time Ability to communicate verbally and in written word at standard high school level vocabulary Please include a cover letter with your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cothrom Risk & Insurance Services