Commercial Lines Producer

Commercial Lines Producer, is a key sales role. This organization has been selected as the number one Best Place to Work in Southwest Missouri. The Best Places to Work survey was conducted by Springfield Business Journal/Joplin Tri-State Business. On May 2, 1996, They were the first company to receive the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the year Award in recognition of outstanding contributions of small business to the economy and the overall progress of the Joplin area. With roots dating back to 1895, They have been servicing the insurance needs of the four-state area, (Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma) providing a wide array of commercial business insurance, personal insurance and employee benefit programs. In addition, since 1995, They have been selected to be part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Best Practices Study Group. Our client is now a part of Sunstar Insurance Group, the 31^st largest Independent Agency in the country!

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains favorable internal and external relationships, with the end goal of providing the highest level of customer service by meeting or exceeding industry standards.
• Responds to Client’s inquiries, maintains documentation of communications, existing issues, and issue resolutions
• Researches an issues root cause, implements and resolves policy-related issues
• Uses discretion and independent judgment when analyzing industry trends and providing related Client guidance.
• Provides expertise in strategic planning and consultative advice to clients.
• Gathers and compiles exposure information from the Client.
• Establish an expertise in exposure evaluation
• Participates in negotiations with carriers for new and renewal quotes with oversight
• Reviews quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed
• Receives policy, then updates and completes policy check to ensure completeness
• Inputs Client information into data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Generates materials for Client presentations and meetings
• Creates and sends compliance communications as needed
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed

Qualifications

• Property and Casualty License
• Bachelors Degree
• At least 4 years previous experience in P&C Sales, at least two years in Commercial Lines
• Strong to excellent communication skills are required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook and Excel)
• Ability to complete continuing education requirements
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time to meet deadlines