Commercial Lines Assistant Account Manager

<strong>OVERVIEW</strong> <br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><img src="https://aleragroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=144345&hashed=-2046073511" alt="Alera_Color_250x80"></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">Alera Group is looking for a highly-skilled <strong>Assistant Commercial Lines Account Manager </strong>for a new remote opportunity</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you! </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">th</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"> largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service. </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This position’s primary responsibility is to serve as the day-to-day expert on a book of business and the point of contact for clients while maintaining a high level of client and internal team satisfaction. The Assistant Account Manager will assist one or more Account Executives in coordinating the details for the annual renewal, preparing materials for quarterly client meetings, ensuring the flow of information to other departments as needed, maintaining client databases, records management, project-specific assignments, and other responsibilities in support of client satisfaction as assigned.</span></p> <br><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adhere to all operational policies/processes to ensure client satisfaction and delivery of quality products and services to manage client expectations and meet unique client needs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Set up and maintain accurate and complete client data in the client relationship management database (CRM), including documentation and management of action items and client communications according to the procedure.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow all company and regulatory requirements regarding the labeling, filing, management, and retention of hard-copy and/or electronic records, according to the procedure.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Carry out any other duties/responsibilities/projects as determined by company leaders.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain the highest level of security and confidentiality regarding corporate and client-related information. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Respond to clients and account executive/producer requests in a timely, effective and professional manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Request endorsements and policy changes from the insurance company.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify cross-selling opportunities with current clients.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Negotiate with carriers to create the best combination of coverage and premium.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare quotations, coverage summaries/comparisons, proposals, and recommendations needed to ensure client/prospects' understanding of coverage</span></li></ul> <br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">High School Diploma.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Minimum of 2 Years Prior Professional Experience as a Customer Service Representative, Sales, or Account Manager in a retail insurance agency.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Property & Casualty license.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">CISR or CIC designations, preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Exceptional verbal, written, and communication/people skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to successfully interact at all company levels while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality in a team environment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in MS Office Suite.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Can work independently and see initiatives or issues through to completion.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be comfortable dealing with all kinds of people and have a desire to provide exceptional customer service</span></li></ul> <br><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hourly range is $25 to $33 per hour. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our <a href="https://aleragroup.com/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u><span style="color: blue;">Privacy Policy</span></u></a> to understand </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.</span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-MM1<br>#LI-Remote</span></p> <br><strong>Location Type</strong><br><br>Remote

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