Account Manager, Personal Lines
Little Rock, AR - USA
Job Summary
Primary Role:
The Personal Lines Account Manager works collaboratively with the Producer and/or Account Executive managing a book of business. Coordinates and provides day-to-day service for Personal Lines clients by maintaining client relationships supporting client retention maintaining strong carrier relationships and understanding client needs. Serves as day-to-day contact and provides resolution for client questions and issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages a book of insurance business while acting with a high degree of professionalism
- 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
- May also be responsible for account rounding and in accordance with standard practices policies and procedures
- Works closely with Producers (if applicable) and other HUB personnel on all aspects of client service marketing and renewal while adhering to Broker Standards
- 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
- 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 billing issues
- Organizes client meetings when necessary
- Appropriately documents conversations with clients and carrier representatives and updates all HUB computer systems and broker management systems when necessary. Ensures the accuracy of data in those systems
- Prepares reports for management as required
- Oversees functions performed by Account Administrators as required.
- Supports mentors and trains Account Administrators as necessary.
- Attends industry related continuing education training and courses.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Key Competencies:
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Teamwork Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Initiative Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Quality Management Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Project Management Ability to lead a team and adhere to deadlines
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience and Education
- At least 3 years of experience in an Insurance Account Management role preferred. Brokerage experience is preferred.
- Bachelors degree preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- P&C License required or able to obtain within 120 days from hire
- Desire to obtain professional designation highly desirable (e.g. CISR AAI ARM CIC CPCU)
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. Some travel required by car to meet with clients and other outside events.
Other Requirements:
Must hold a valid Drivers License
Dependable transportation
Public Speaking/Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and teammates.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a big plus.
Math Skills:
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
- To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Word and Power Point; follow guidelines on working in BMS (EPIC) for premium efficiency with your team.
About Us
HUB International is a recognized global leader dedicated to helping individuals and
companies navigate risk and manage the complexities of insurance.
Department Account Management & ServiceRequired Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: No Travel RequiredRequired Education: High school or equivalentHUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or veterans status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
HUB International is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides employee benefits, business, and personal insurance products and services.