Now Hiring - Single Source Inc - Retail Sales Agent I, Small Business/Personal Lines, 1st Source Insurance, Fort Wayne, IN in Fort Wayne, IN

POSITION SUMMARY
Services existing small business accounts. Provides support for producers to facilitate the growth of new business and retain existing clients. Directs sales of small business accounts.

• Provides daily customer service to existing customers, documenting all conversations into the agency management system.
• Discusses insurance needs with customers and advises customers on proper products to meet their particular needs.
• Coordinates renewals of existing accounts with producers, suggesting additional coverages.
• Negotiates terms and premiums with underwriters and has the authority to bind coverage on behalf of underwriters of various insurance agencies.
• Works with producers to quote their prospects and the various insurance carriers to place the business.
• Must maintain a license in good standing with the IN Department of Insurance (once obtained).
• Completes all compliance training related to the position.
• Understands all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Zero (0) to five (5) years’ experience preferred.
• Risk management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency management and carrier rating systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Good PC skills-proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel essential.
• Ability to work independently to achieve sales goals.
• Attention to detail.

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

LICENSES
Insurance designation started; Property & Casualty license preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal or occasional travel for meetings, projects or training as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EQUIPMENT
MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)