Account Manager

The Opportunity    

The Account Manager is responsible for client relationship development, day-to-day service to clients as well as remarketing renewals and preparation of new business submissions.  The position will manage accounts of various premium size. Please see below for details on the functions of this opportunity!    

In This Role You Will Execute On:     

• Manage the entire renewal process for assigned clients:
• Apply knowledge of insurance coverages, products, markets, and industry updates to sales staff in order to analyze client needs and exposures during the sales process on new and renewal business and cross-selling opportunities.
• Market and follow up on complete submissions including application, loss analysis, and other pertinent information to all eligible and appropriate carriers for new and renewal business.
• Respond to underwriters’ questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Analyze and compare carrier quotes for proper coverage and rating.
• Adhere to Commercial Lines Best Practices including written confirmation of new and renewal binding, evidence of coverage, changes to coverage and other related items.
• Analyze and compare carrier quotes for proper coverages and rating.
• Prepare proposals and summaries of insurance, as needed.
• Prepare and process endorsements.
• Prepare certificates of insurance when necessary.
• Prepare special midterm quotations for increase in exposures.
• Analyze loss run reports.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

In This Role You Will Need:     

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience with an independent insurance agency working in commercial lines.
• Working knowledge of commercial lines coverages.
• Proficiency with computer technology/agency management system.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exercise attention to detail.
• Embody strong work ethic.
• Able to prioritize and organize competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Applied Systems Epic preferred.
• Property and Casualty Insurance License.

Why Hylant?
A multi-year recipient of Best Places to Work in Insurance, Hylant is a full-service insurance brokerage with 20 offices in seven states. And since the founding of our family-owned business over 85 years ago, we made a promise to strengthen and protect the businesses, employees and communities of our client family by embracing them as our own. We’re more than an insurance brokerage firm and you’re more than a client, employee or neighbor. You’re family. And that’s just the way we treat you.     

Hylant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, Veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Hylant participates in E-Verify.