Commercial Lines Account Manager Houston

Houston , TX $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Annual

Description

Commercial Lines Account Manager needed for growing agency in Houston. Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Lines Account Manager to service and manage a book of business consisting of small to middle market accounts.

Generalist book of business, looking for candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of commercial account management experience in a retail agency setting.

Will serve as the direct point of contact to handle client issues and concerns and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives. Highly skilled and motivated Commercial Account Managers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position is in office for 90 days, then could be hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days work from home.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as the direct point of contact to handle client issues and concerns

Generates cross-sales, closes inbound leads, and asks for referrals to grow the agency’s client base

Maintains client retention by researching and resolving problems, reviewing accounts regularly with clients, and recommending coverage enhancements or modifications to protect client clients and their assets better

Maintains and grows knowledge in commercial lines of insurance

Prepares and processes quotes, applications, endorsements, payments, and inquiries in line with the company and carrier policy and procedures

Assesses client needs and reviews renewals annually, identifying coverage gaps to mitigate client’s risk exposure

Responds to client inquiries and requests related to insurance products promptly

Researches and resolves complex customer service issues, making recommendations to place coverage

Determines client needs by analyzing current coverages and ascertaining long-term needs and potential coverage gaps


Qualification & Skills
2+ years of Commercial Lines experience

Knowledge of various rating platforms

Strong knowledge of commercial policies, coverages, and risk assessment

E&S experience, including Statement of Values, Acords, and have worked with wholesalers and the E&S market before

Experience with agency management software

Ability to cross-sell and identify new business opportunities

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills


Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary (up to $70k for top candidates)

15% annual bonus, paid out quarterly, eligible after 90 days

Hybrid work options for qualified candidates after 90 days

Health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities


About Criterion Executive Search, Inc.

For 44 years Criterion Executive Search has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading executive staffing and recruiting firms. As one of Tampa, FL first recruiting & staffing agencies we have been privileged to work with leading companies throughout the state of Florida. Those same strategic partnerships have allowed us to perfect our personalized, life-cycle approach to placing the ideal candidates with their ideal companies.

Our innovative individualized placement strategies allow us to match Insurance professionals with companies throughout the country, and beyond. Each of our job placement specialists has a minimum of two years in the recruiting industry and an average of nearly 15 years of experience. Each recruiter has their own, personal, and direct experiences within their specialization.

You may expect complete confidentiality at all times during the hiring process; a key element to the success of our business. In today's age we understand that our client's privacy is of the utmost importance.

Contact the Criterion Executive Search office to speak with a recruiter about this job now or find out more about other job placement opportunities.

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Job Id Number : 11214
Staffing Industry : Insurance
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