Commercial Lines Account Executive - Austin

Our client in the insurance space is looking to bring on a Commercial Lines Account Executive to their team on fulltime basis! The role will be hybrid in Austin, TX.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Market, service, develop and retain assigned accounts. Meet established account development and retention objectives, as well as targeted mix of business, underwriting guidelines, and volume commitments

Perform risk analysis surveys, obtain renewal information, complete applications, obtain markets, deliver policies, coordinate efforts of loss control or other services, and resolve service problems including research for compliance and industry changes that affect the customer and the policies in force

Retain and develop accounts by making recommendations regarding risk handling to the Producer and/or Customer.

Seek the most cost effective requested insurance coverages, prepare proposals, evaluate and recommend other lines of coverage, and provide additional resources for the client as needed, including but not limited to due diligence on the behalf of the customer for mergers and acquisitions

Negotiate with the insurance companies for the most proper coverage options Assist the Producer in preparing/making presentations of insurance programs to key accounts/prospects including but not limited to Stewardship Reports and RFP’s

Ability to conduct renewal meetings with customer in behalf of producer

Ability to present renewal proposals independently of producer Keep abreast of all new sales programs

Review all activities relating to the public, customers and companies to avoid issues involving potential errors and omissions

Refer current and prospective clients to Employee Benefits Department and to Personal Insurance Department for solicitation of those lines of business

Participate in seminars and other training to maintain required licenses and for knowledge and skill development

Provide team leadership skills for Senior Account Managers, Account Managers and assist in Mentoring program established by Department Manager Assist Department in meeting annual training goals for over-all department education

Perform other duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be a self-starter and creative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to influence others

Must be a team player and willing to find and negotiate win-win solutions for our customers, companies, and Agency Must possess good presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a must Must have strong computer skills, Intermediate/Advanced level of Excel and Word, able to prepare Power Point presentations and be able to effectively utilize the Agency’s management systems

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Resident Insurance Agent/Producer License for Oklahoma – Property and Casualty College degree preferred; CPCU, CIC/CRIS/CRM/ARM designations.

Minimum 10 years insurance experience as Account Manager or Senior Account Manager required with strong experience in agency operations of commercial lines and surety coverages, field underwriting for carrier appetites, marketing and rating

Proven experience working with large commercial lines customers, high profile customers Average size book estimated $600,000 + - revenue Adherence to

Company policies and procedures Ability to fulfill job responsibilities through acceptable attendance