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Join Peoples Insurance Agency

Thinking of changing jobs or starting your career at a growing company with an award-winning culture? Well, you are in the right place. Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Bank, and maintains an active partnership with the bank in providing financial services to a broad array of customers. Peoples Bank is one of the largest 150 banks in the United States with 130 full-service bank branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. We also have Specialty Finance offices in Minnesota, Missouri and Vermont. Peoples Bank prides itself as a community bank and dedicates its resources to improving our communities. The Peoples Bank Foundation has donated over $8 million to local organizations since its inception in 2003. We are proud to share national accolades that celebrate Peoples Bank's culture and recognize us as a great place to ban and work.

At Peoples Insurance Agency, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including : 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown / reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays, and much more.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this position requires an individual to be self-sufficient in quoting, writing and issuing new personal lines insurance policies. This position requires a sales oriented person with the ability to provide superior customer service, self-generate new business, and provide prompt service and response to referrals from our partners at Peoples Bank. Compensation for this position is a combination of a base salary plus commissions earned on new business written.

Job Duties

Responsible for self-generating new business through active prospecting and community involvement. Will promptly respond to referrals from banking and investment partners. Provide each client / prospect with a complete review of their risks and coverage desired. Present proposals / follows up with prospects. Duties include quoting, writing and issuing new personal lines insurance policies. Completes all applications for placement of coverage with insurers. Manages renewal policies following company procedures. Attends meetings with insurance, banking and investment partners, as required. Responsible for front-line underwriting for insurance carriers. Responsible for production goals as assigned. Will perform special projects as assigned.

Education, Job Skills and Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of insurance experience preferred. Candidate must be a licensed P&C insurance agent. Currently has or is pursuing insurance designations (CISR, CIC, etc) preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sales and service experience required. Must be able to multi task and manage time effectively. Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products. Travel required to attend agency and client meetings and trainings.

Basic Qualifications : Associates degree or equivalent experience. Candidate must be a licensed P&C agent. Sales and service experience required. Travel required.