Personal Lines Account Manager / Insurance Agent

Personal Lines Account Manager

Forest Insurance in Forest Park is looking for a dynamic individual with a minimum two years of experience in personal lines (auto & home) insurance to join us as a full-time Personal Lines Account Manager. Sales duties include providing quotes for prospects (from referrals and direct mail), contacting current clients to increase retention, referrals and account round. NO cold calling required. Service duties include policy and endorsement issuance; customer and company correspondence (phone, e-mail, fax); automated policy rating; agency management system (client database) upkeep. Forest Insurance is an award-winning independent insurance agency specializing in the middle and upscale markets. We represent only A-rated (preferred) insurance companies, including: Andover, Chubb, Cincinnati, Encompass, Foremost Signature (f/k/a MetLife), Hanover, Mercury, Nationwide/Allied, Nationwide Private Client, Progressive, Safeco and Travelers. Since our founding in 1957, we have developed into the largest home & auto insurance agency in the Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park area. We boast an amazing staff of 16 (7 dedicated to personal lines), a professional & friendly office environment, the latest software, and a newer hardware/computer system. Our agency management system is Vertafore AMS 360; home/auto rating system is PL Rating; marketing system is Rocket Referrals.

Compensation: 60-75K (generous base, plus individual & team bonuses) Educational incentives 9 paid holidays, 15 personal days after 1 year - 20 days after 5 years Group medical plan Profit sharing & 401k Life & long-term disability coverage Insurance tuition payment Professional office environment on vibrant Madison Street in Forest Park Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 to 5:00 Summer hours available June - August Good communication skills (written & oral), professional appearance and attitude, good keyboard skills, and a passion for success are required. Industry designations and license are a plus, but not necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/Office, Outlook, Word and Excel are desired. Would you describe yourself as a self-starter, with relationship building skills, great organizational skills, an aptitude for technology, and the ability to multi-task? If so, we may be able to waive the insurance experience! If you meet these qualifications, please email your resume to Maria Jamroz at View email address on click.appcast.io or fax it to View phone number on click.appcast.io. No phone calls please! Compensation: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, competitive compensation, and more, then you've come to the right place! Working with an independent agency is a great career choice. Independent insurance agents protect our customers by providing home, auto, business, life and health insurance policies to fit their individual needs. Independent agencies are not bound to offering products from only one insurance company. Instead, we can offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies to provide the best protection at a competitive price. The demand for insurance professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you? This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the location, and not to Big I of Illinois Association.