Commercial Lines Account Manager - Alternative Risk - Chicago (Western Suburbs)

This is a great opportunity to work for one of the premier agencies in Chicago.  Our client is seeking someone with extensive experience working with alternative risks and captives.  This person will need to also be very skilled working with clients.  It also offers significant growth potential.


Commercial Lines Account Manager - Alternative Risk
Our client is a leading independent agency in the Midwest that has been in business for nearly 50 years and ranks in the top 100 insurance agencies in the country.  They are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join their Commercial Lines division as an Account Manager in their Alternative Risk/Captive specialty.  You will be responsible for providing first line support for Alternative Risk programs in the daily service of existing and prospective clients and their policies.

Commercial Lines Account Manager, Alternative Risk Responsibilities
Assist producer(s) in the preparation of new business and renewal submissions, including gathering and organizing information required.
Receives phone calls from clients and companies regarding insurance, claims, or administrative problems, and complies with the request and/or refers to the producer when necessary.
Explains insurance coverages and processes to clients.
Reviews insurance sections of contracts, leases, and other specifications and documents and identifies compliance, seeking answers from internal and external resources as needed.
Advises client of noncompliance issues and/or additional insurance costs.
Prepares and assists in the preparation of proposals, including visits to client when requested.
Performs and/or reviews applications, policies, endorsements, audits, and cancellations for accuracy; invoices all premium bearing transactions on a timely basis; notifies producer of unpaid or disputed audits immediately and requests and performs appropriate actions in accordance with agency and carrier collection procedures.

Commercial Lines Account Manager, Alternative Risk Requirements
Bachelors degree required or related professional experience.
P&C license required.
3-5 years of experience working as an Account Manager with captives or Alternative Risk a must.
Additional professional designations (CPCU, CIC, ARM) a plus.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 ext. 17  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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