Commercial Lines Account Manager - Chicago, IL (North Suburbs)

This a great opportunity for someone working within a large agency that wants to continue working with large risks while moving to a smaller shop.  This agency is a leader in larger middle market and risk management accounts and they are in need of a very strong account executive/account manager.  They absolutely need someone with strong marketing skills and client facing experience.  This spot has strong growth potential.

Commercial Lines Account Manager

Our client is an independent insurance agency recognized as a regional leader in the size and scope of their risk management operations.  They are a relationship driven firm focused on impacting many specialized property and casualty markets.  They offer a position for an experienced Commercial Insurance Account Manager.

Commercial Lines Account Manager Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary business contact for the client; provide excellent customer service to accounts as well as represent the client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.
Build relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities; help to identify coverage gaps, areas where additional protection through up selling is needed and cross selling opportunities with the agency's employee benefits division.
Ensure responsible communication, conflict resolution, and compliance on commercial policies.
Execute the written service procedures including quotations, proposals, endorsements, audit processing, and other time sensitive client service procedures.

Commercial Lines Account Manager Qualifications:
BA/BS degree plus at least five (5) years of experience in the insurance field; particular expertise in middle market client service, account management is required.
Excellent oral and written communication; able to articulate complex issues, receive and interpret concerns from the client, and respond proactively to issues.
Can work independently and is able to manage the entire client service process from new account set up to renewal management.
Possess broad property and casualty insurance knowledge; includes involvement with many different industrial and professional services industries; account size must be middle market generating at least $100k-$150k in premium.
Active IL P&C licensed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Applied Systems (AMS and TAM).

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 x17  Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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