Account Manager
Marshall and Sterling Inc
- Schenectady, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage service timelines for designated accounts and/or Sales Executive's accounts as established by agency and Sales
- Recommend tools and resources to mitigate risk as part of the service timeline and needs of our clients.
- Proactively recommend coverage options and supplemental policies to mitigate risk.
- Be proficient with all value-added tools and resources.
- Manage the renewal process as established by the agency.
- With Customer Service Representative and Sales Executive (if applicable) review all applications, policies, endorsements, and
- Review comparisons and quotations for renewals.
- Make individual policy placement decisions based on the needs of the customer, our agency, and the companies we represent.
- Prepare account summaries as required.
- Deliver policies and related documents to insured as needed.
- Keep current on rates, forms and coverage changes through circulars, bulletins, trade publications, seminars and schools offered.
- If applicable, keep Sales Executives and management fully informed of all-important activities on their perspective accounts.
- Round out accounts through quotation of lines not currently written through our agency.
- Refer clients and prospects to other divisions of Marshall & Sterling.
- Collect premiums per established agency procedures.
- Maintain professional accreditation necessary to meet agency standards.
- Participate in continuing education programs when available.
- Build and maintain a favorable and professional work relationship with other staff members.
- Communicate with Supervisor/Manager any issues to ensure excellent customer service.
- Adhere to established employee manual policies and guidelines.
- Adhere to workflow procedures and follow guidelines to reduce the risk of E&O claims.
- Promptly report all E&O claims and potential E&O claims.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, and agency information.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Pursuing or already have an insurance related designation.
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with Vertafore a plus.
- Knowledge of commercial insurance and products is essential.
- Appropriate state insurance licenses and continuing education required.
- Five years of commercial lines customer service and/or sales experience.
- Desire for commission-based compensation.
- Works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company in a
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
- High level of organizational ability with attention to detail.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Requirements:
- College degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Pursuing or already have an insurance related designation.
- Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with Vertafore a plus.
- Knowledge of commercial insurance and products is essential.
- Appropriate state insurance licenses and continuing education required.
- Five years of commercial lines customer service and/or sales experience.
- Desire for commission-based compensation.
- Works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company in
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
- High level of organizational ability with attention to detail.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.