Quote and bind current commercial business through several top-rated insurance companies.
Provide customer service to agencies as well as insurance companies.
Travel to both agencies and companies' multiple times throughout the year.Job Responsibilities:Create and maintain company and agency relationshipsAchieve written premium and income goals set by management on a quarterly basisComprehend and maintain underwriting manuals for all companies representedTravel as deemed necessary by the management, to both agencies & company conventions Comfortable discussing team goals and actively participating in achieving these goalsAdhere to company-wide minimum service standardsKnowledge of the independent agency system and economics - assess the capacity of market, territory and individual agencies to identify and act on growth opportunities.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners.Demonstrate accountability for the assigned territory by being innovative and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement in results.
Must be innovative and creativePursue education to enhance industry knowledgeOther duties as assignedEducation and Work Experience:3-5 years-experience in a Property & Casualty workspace with an Insurance Broker, Carrier, Managing General Agent or a Retail Property & Casualty Insurance Agency and/or an Insurance Degree from an accredited college specific to a focus on the insurance/financial business sector (i.e. RMI Degree).
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Strong customer service skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityCapacity to analyze information and mathematical aptitudeKnowledge of all applicable rating systemsKnowledge of all underwriting and rate/rule manualsProficiency in on-line reference manualsKnowledge of underwriting principlesKnowledge of policy formsAbility to recognize exposure to lossResearch skillsAttention to detailDecision makingCoordinationAbility to multi-task, prioritize, make quick decisions and be flexible in a fast-paced environmentComputer experience a must, MS Word & Excel experience requiredMinimum 50wpm typing speedTeam Player and Mentor to UWIExcellent oral and written communication skillsExceptional interpersonal skillsInterest in selling products and services based on customer needsAbility to clearly and effectively present (both written and verbal) to external business partners, management and internal business partners, and maintain professional business appearance.
Exhibits a professional appearance when representing the organization during agency visits or business meetings.Strong knowledge of the Property-Casualty Industry.
Knowledge of Commercial Lines Products - ability to differentiate J&J; products/services from competitors.
Strong negotiation skills.Typical Physical Demands:Must be able to lift-up to 25 lbs.
, must be able to sit for long periods of time, must be able to drive a motor vehicle.