25 Sep
Account Manager (Knoxville)
Tennessee, Knoxville 00000 Knoxville USA

Vacancy expired!

The Account Manager will be primarily responsible for the ongoing management of commercial clients, retention of new and renewal clients, and maintaining a partnership with the producer to support business development activities while upholding high service standards. These duties include but are not limited to:

Maintaining relationships with multiple insurance companies/MGAs to negotiate and obtain quotes, binders, endorsements, etc.

Managing established book of accounts

Negotiating renewals for existing customers

Obtaining information and documentation from new and existing clients

Resolving customer issues

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently manages accounts on a day-to-day basis which includes coordinating all services, answering all questions, and resolving problems, which may arise; maintains timeliness and completeness when interacting with clients, agency and company personnel

Negotiates and secures the most appropriate carrier coverage based upon client needs for new and renewal business and negotiating cost of those coverages; maintains ongoing relationships with carrier product managers.

Determines appropriate client service support for new and existing clients; responds to client and carrier inquiries, maintains and enhances the company’s relationships with existing clients by executing proactive and ongoing contact initiatives.

Makes decisions regarding the resolution of all moderate and complex customer service problems: research and resolve coverage issues, audit issues, billing discrepancies in a timely manner.

Independently enters and maintains accounts/policies in AMS360 while maintaining a current suspense; reviews insurance policies and endorsements for accuracy; reviews contracts and special certificate of insurance requests for compliance and response to insured.

Proactively maintains partnership with the producer by keeping him/her informed of pertinent information regarding the accounts and provides support and assistance for the development of new business.

Independently communicates subjectivities and exclusions for new and renewal business and document the difference in policy forms when comparing various quotes.

Uses specific industry training and knowledge to determine the needs of the client and identify cross-selling opportunities; expands/rounds-out existing accounts by identifying potential gaps in coverage, recommending and implementing proper coverage.

Researches and maintains industry knowledge of developing trends regarding carrier underwriting, appetite and pricing changes. Applies knowledge to negotiation of policies to provide best comprehensive coverage to clients.

Responsible for having an understanding of assigned accounts in order to give proper advice for changing situations, which may require modifications to existing coverage.

Prepare submissions for the marketing of accounts, process invoices and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner, provide support during the claim process, and prepare proposals, synopses, analyses, and special projects as requested.

Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

At least 3-5 years of recent Commercial Lines Account Management experience

Demonstrated success in overall customer service

Education / Certification

High School diploma; undergraduate degree preferred

Appropriate insurance agent’s license required

Professional designation preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Technical: Intermediate to advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. AMS360 software proficiency preferred, but not required.

Ability to work with internal and external clients at all levels

High level of organization ability

High degree of self-discipline and motivation

Ability to follow processes and procedures and help develop new processes and procedures to help the company become more efficient

Solution driven problem solving skills and proven analytical skills

Must be detail-oriented,

Must possess the ability to work independently, applying education and professional experience to achieve outstanding results

Demonstrates highest level technical and cognitive abilities to ensure accuracy, precision and complete projects on time

Ability to understand and manage complex projects while working under tight schedules and deadlines

Team player with a strong work ethic

Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates considerable tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment with ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

High level of maturity and stability with an "optimistic" approach

A self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic working atmosphere

Remote work expected and accepted; minimal corporate office visits required

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