Surety Client Service Specialist

Account Manager For Surety

Award-winning, inclusive, top workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Account Manager for Surety at McGriff, a division of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA).

MMA provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Build and maintain key client and carrier relationships by phone, email, and in person.
• Assist assigned clients and staff with service questions related to administration, billing, claims issues, and problem solving, upon request.
• Continually seek cross-sell opportunities and suggest new lines of coverage.
• Work with Producer and/or Marketing Account Executive, if applicable, to monitor and manage the renewal process for assigned clients. Coordinate meeting with client and/or Producer to present the renewal and supporting documents to gain acceptance of the renewal or commitment to go to market for alternative options.
• Lead the marketing of accounts as requested by Producer and/or Marketing Account Executive, if applicable.
• Prepare marketing information or provide required information to a marketing person. As appropriate, present the options to the client.
• Complete the implementation process; prepare and deliver all applicable forms to client.
• Formulate a plan with Producer to conduct relationship management meetings and/or visits with assigned clients.
• Proficient in the client management system(s), specifically to update policies that are written or renewed, log activities to document client meetings, carrier follow-up, service issues, establish follow-up date and daily manage follow up in client management system(s). Also, understand how to use the system to acquire information to assist clients.
• Attend seminars, classes, and carrier meetings to keep abreast of new products available for clients and acquire expertise in legislative changes, as opportunities occur.
• Mentor team members.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training.
• 2-4 years of relevant insurance industry experience.
• Appropriate insurance license(s).
• Strong client relation skills to build and maintain positive business relationships with clients and market contacts; including excellent communication skills and service orientation, cooperative nature, and tactfulness to resolve client and company problems.
• Ability to utilize leadership skills by providing direction, constructive feedback, development and training while additionally being able to motivate others to maximize productivity and team morale.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.
• Certification in field of endeavor.
• Experience with Requests for Proposal.

Valuable Benefits

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We've built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfillment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid Work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages, and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.