Account Executive, Commercial Lines

Overview

At AssuredPartners, our Columbia, MO office is hiring for an Commercial Lines Account Executive. As experts in protecting what matters most to businesses and individuals, we’re looking to bring on our next Account Executive to support our Commercial Lines department and deliver exceptional risk management solutions to our growing client base. AssuredPartners is a leading insurance brokerage that prides itself on delivering more than insurance expertise. Our teams provide the highest level of service, tailored solutions, and forward-thinking risk management strategies that truly set us apart. With a culture based on integrity, collaboration, and technical excellence, we are proud to offer our clients, and our employees, the very best in the insurance industry. As part of Gallagher, you will be joining a team that delivers more than policies; you will provide proactive risk management consulting, innovative solutions, and an unmatched level of client service. The Ideal Candidate You are skilled and enjoy managing high responsibility and working autonomously in partnership with your clients. You have advanced industry knowledge and are skilled in leveraging it to create advantages for your clients. You’re adept at analyzing complex data to design and deliver solutions You are skilled in mentoring and guiding others, and enjoy helping more junior team members grow If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! How you'll make an impact Client Support o Leads meetings with clients, including meetings at client locations. o Responsible for providing comprehensive client support and acts as main client contact for book of business. o Effectively manages difficult client communications including loss of coverage, claim denials, unfavorable underwriting and other challenging renewal scenarios. Account Management o Negotiates and sells lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts as appropriate. May design insurance and risk management plans for clients as assigned and directed by Agency management. o Owns all audit, review and claims processes for assigned book of business. o Analyzes data to draft client service plans, stewardship reports, and other meaningful reports tailored to the needs of the client and circumstances of the presentation. Insurance Expertise o Develops and maintains strong personal relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel. Proficient in underwriting practices; able to manage underwriting relationships o Fluent in the client’s industry and current events that can modify the coverages needed o Reviews changes in carrier offerings and policies and relays information to the larger service team Leadership o Mentors or formally directs the work of more junior team members including Account Coordinators, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers o Facilitates and collaborates with account team on the agency’s renewal strategy Client Strategy o Provides clients with Insurance Coverage Review and reviews methods of handling risks. Identifies and explains gaps in coverage. Works with the producer to write new business. o Attends carrier functions to learn new coverage options and risk assessment strategies. o Conducts book reviews to determine which accounts need an in-person risk assessment or client meeting to support agency retention.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required. About You Required : Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and / or claims management experience -OR- High School degree / GED with 8+ years client service and / or claims management experience. P&C License. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required. Preferred : Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen. Behaviors : Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages / balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner. Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market / geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business / practice area, supply / demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve : Medical / dental / vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include : Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more...
• The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.