What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Insurance Account Executive position at Sihle Insurance Group Inc?
Description
Founded in 1974, Sihle Insurance Group has established its position as a distinguished leader in the insurance industry, guided by core values that include integrity, respect, superior customer service, and a people-first mentality. Sihle Insurance is proud of the rich history that originated with our late founder, Jerry Sihle, over 50 years ago.
Sihle Insurance stands as one of Florida's largest privately held agencies with an expansive presence that includes our headquarters located in Altamonte Springs along with 7 additional offices across Florida. Committed to upholding its heritage as a family-owned and professionally managed agency, Sihle Insurance takes immense pride in its unwavering dedication to serving our clients, enriching and supporting our communities, and fostering a nurturing culture that values and empowers our employees. Through our steadfast commitment, sustained growth, and dedication to remaining a privately held family company, Sihle Insurance ensures a promising future for many generations to come.
We are currently hiring for a Commercial Lines Account Executive to join our team. This position requires proficiency in large commercial accounts and deep insurance knowledge.
Benefits:
- 100% Company paid health insurance
- 100% Company paid dental insurance
- 100% Company paid life insurance
- Vision insurance, plus much more!
- Reduced hour work week with full pay
- 401(k) matching
- Generous Paid time off – Holidays, Sick, & PTO
- VTO (Volunteer Time off)
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus incentive based on individual/agency performance
Responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
- Act as the subject matter expert, leveraging advanced thought processes to answer questions and develop solutions for clients and the account team. Demonstrate a high level of ownership and responsibility.
- Manage and execute a range of value-added service requests and inquiries with a proactive approach.
- Collaborate closely with Producer(s) to analyze client needs and thoroughly review coverage forms.
- Generate invoices when applicable, order binders, certificates, auto ID cards, policies,
- endorsements, and other related items ensuring accuracy and prompt delivery to clients.
- Proactively manage policy renewals and communicate with clients in a timely manner.
- Review client contracts and endorse policies to meet requirements, assist with issuing certificates as per contractual obligations.
- Review policy audits meticulously, verifying accuracy, and facilitating corrections in collaboration with producers and/or carriers.
- Marketing for new and renewal accounts in collaboration with Producer.
- Cross-sell and round out accounts.
- Make independent decisions regarding client accounts.
- Apply loss analysis, manage SIRs, handle retros/loss-sensitive plans, and work with captives, as needed.
- Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Active 2-20 Florida Property and Casualty license.
- 10 years of experience managing a retail book of business; 15 years insurance industry experience.
- Proficiency in computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Applied Epic.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex issues, receive and interpret complex information and respond appropriately. Utilize proper grammar, punctuation, salutations, sentence structure, etc.
- Ability to respectfully work with all staff employed by the agency.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance products, markets, rating, and underwriting procedures.
- Strong work ethic and sense of urgency.
- Effectively prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrate superior communication skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail in performing thorough and accurate work, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer