Stahl & Associates Insurance, a Higginbotham Insurance Partner, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lines Senior Account Manager to join our growing and dynamic team in St. Petersburg, FL. We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic insurance professional who can provide superior service to our commercial clients, while enjoying a collaborative culture and excellent work/life balance!

This individual will work closely with our top sales executives and Commercial Lines support staff to service a robust book of sophisticated medium to large P&C accounts, with a heavy focus on Construction, Contractors, HOA’s/Condos, Landscapers and Hospitality, ensuring total client satisfaction and account retention. This includes handling tasks from A to Z, such as actively engaging in the renewal process, assisting with marketing decisions, rating and quoting of new and renewal business, negotiating with underwriters to secure appropriate quotes and coverage, addressing client and carrier questions and requests in a timely manner, and frequently interacting with key client contacts and carrier representatives.

Other duties include checking accuracy of policies, processing endorsements, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of correspondence, applications, quotes and marketing information in accordance with company workflows and procedures, and issuing certificates of insurance, as needed.

Skills:

• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, carriers, underwriters and colleagues at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of ethics, integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage workflows and handle competing demands and priorities
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and make sound decisions, following agency procedures, guidelines, and best practices

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years’ insurance experience required, preferably as a Senior Account Manager or Account Manager with an independent agency
• Agency Management System experience required; Applied EPIC experience preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Must have a current FL 2-20 P&C license
• Professional designations, such as CIC, are highly desired but not required

Location:

• St. Petersburg, FL
• In-Office or Hybrid work schedule available

• Competitive compensation depending on applicable experience

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous employee benefits package which includes a robust wellness program
• Employee ownership opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities – potential for growth within the company
• Excellent work/life balance
• Community focused organization