Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Lines Support role for our Metairie, Covington, or LaPlace, LA office.
Essential Tasks:

• Copy jobs with provided specific instructions
• Typing/preparing proposal tabs as instructed
• Processing proposals
• Compiling proposals in either binders or by using binding machine
• Various other clerical tasks as instructed

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability and desire to work with people
• Above average cognitive skills
• Strong organization and time management skills, with attention to detail
• Computer skills including Windows Office products (must be proficient in Word)
• Team player with a positive approach to co-workers, work and at the agency
• Highly motivated, self-starter who works independently to accomplish established agency goals
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Accountable for own actions and delivers on commitments
• Commitment to continuous learning

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of applicable experience
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency with personal computers and multi-tasking skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions