Sales Associate, Commercial Insurance

Description

Are you looking for? 

• Time back in your day
• Flexible schedule including work-from-home options
• Paid time off
• Fun working environment 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Growth & development

FNIC is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Sales Associate, Commercial Insurance. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the sales team with the sale and retention of designated commercial accounts. You will coordinate client activities with Producers and the support team, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client service. Additionally, you will serve as an agency leader by providing technical insurance assistance and training to associates, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment. 

What's the work like? 

You will... 

• Market commercial business as needed, including but not limited to preparing applications, negotiating pricing, terms and conditions with underwriters, reviewing final proposals, coordinating delivery with Sales Executives, and provide binding instructions to Marketing Specialist or Account Manager 
• Assist in the service of commercial accounts including reviewing and analyzing client-related contracts, reviewing policy and coordinating policy delivery, and preparing checklists 
• Attend client-related functions or events as needed including renewal updates, claim reviews, stewardship meetings, loss control services, and sales meetings 
• Assist Sales Executives with clients’ account renewals with the Account Manager when account is not marketed 
• Arrange payment terms for all accounts in accordance with agency credit and collections policy.  
• Assist producer in coverage and program design based on client exposures and knowledge of carrier programs 
• Establish and maintain relationship with clients, internal partners and underwriters 
• Seek referrals from clients and pursue account rounding opportunities 
• Assist in the resolution of audit disputes as needed 
• Assist in the resolution of coverage issues during the claims process as needed 
• Provide direction to Account Manager on policy changes as needed 
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained in the collection, maintenance and dissemination of highly sensitive information (PHI) 
• Maintain, develop and pursue technical knowledge and remain current with industry trends 
• Review and analyze various client-related contracts, and make recommendations to clients, and/or carriers as necessary to modify existing coverage for contract compliance.  
• Retain 95% of accounts that are worked on.  

Okay, so what’s in it for me?

While we expect a lot from our employees at FNIC, we also provide a lot in return.

• Competitive Pay: We strive to pay our employees a competitive market compensation 
• Benefits: You’re covered: health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contributions, 401k, employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance. 
• Dress: Dress for your day – bring your whole self to work so you can be as comfortable at work as you are in your personal life. 
• Flexibility: Time back in your day? We got you. A 37.5 work week and telecommuting options as well as Freestyle PTO to structure your work-week to fit your needs. 
• Wellness: Mental health support and resources are available through our free EAP program. You can also stretch away the stress 24/7 by participating in workout classes (available to remote employees too!) or accessing our Omaha in-office gym.
• Education: Like to go back to school? Learn something new? We’ll provide tuition reimbursement to support you in your goals. 
• Fun working environment: Who likes a boring working environment? No one. We have plenty of fun with frequent company outings, food days, and fun competitions to name a few! 

Requirements

What do I need to know?

You have to have…

• Valid Driver’s License 
• Resident Property and Casualty Agent’s license and commitment to obtain consultant’s license 
• CIC or CPCU designations received or near completion; additional designations recommended (ARM, CRIS, AU) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance underwriting, coverage, and marketing 
• Proficiency in all agency automation software 
• Respect for and compliance with department procedures 
• Ability to interpret abstract information using critical thinking skills 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Company employees and external contacts 
• Eight (8) or more years of Property/Casualty insurance experience 

We would like it if you had...

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field
• In-depth market knowledge in Agriculture and/or Healthcare