Account Manager
We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. This role will have a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Chicago, IL, Alpharetta, GA, Frisco, TX Morristown, NJ, NYC, NY) three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). The Account Manager will serve as a critical partner to the underwriting teams within the Wholesale Commercial Inland Marine organization. The individual focuses on service experience & book of business management with primary metrics of retention, profitability & growth, and acts as a key contact for agents and brokers within the assigned territory. The individual maintains and utilizes a strong level of Inland Marine & Property commercial lines industry and market knowledge to contribute to the overall success and profitability of the Commercial organization.
Job Duties / Accountabilities :
- Sales Support : Responsible for supporting the Underwriter in the sales acquisition process through a variety of services that may include account coordination, new business and renewal policy essential services, report ordering, preliminary classification of new business, and data collection. Responsible for reviewing, preparing work orders for rating and issuing policies. Applies screening criteria in accordance with guidelines. Communicates with customers to obtain needed and required underwriting information and resolves problems. Supports sales efforts and strategies.
- Workload / Desk Management : Responsible for handling high volumes of transactions. Effectively balance quality, and timeliness while working alongside the Underwriter to manage a book of business. Multi-task, prioritize and manage daily work activities. Organizes work, based on AM / UW Huddles, recognition of Top Agents, and territorial differences, so that others can easily determine what needs to be done and effectively continue the work and respond to customers as needed. Maintains an effective pending / diary / follow-up system. Maintains a professional / organized work area.
Required Competencies :
Understands and Supports Organizational Vision and Strategy and Embraces ChangeWorks Effectively Is Autonomous and Thinks CriticallyPursues Self DevelopmentBuilds Effective Relationships and PartnershipsValues CustomersDemonstrates Effective Communication SkillsQualifications :
Prior Commercial Market Insurance industry experience as an Account Manager (or similar) at a brokerage or carrier requiredFunctional knowledge of Commercial Lines rating experienceKnowledge of the following primary insurance coverage's : Workers Compensation, Auto, General Liability, PropertyInland Marine Insurance experience a plusStrong Customer Service and Relationship Building skills requiredEffective Communication Skills / Written and VerbalStrong Customer Service OrientationGood Automation Skills and strong technical abilityProfessional DemeanorProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point SoftwareWorks AutonomouslyAbility to shift work efforts quickly and make decisions in a fast past environmentCompensation : The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is : $59,200 - $88,800.