Now Hiring - Homer Smith Insurance, Inc - Commercial Insurance Account Manager in Port Townsend, WA

Full description of the position

Homer Smith Insurance, Inc is an independent insurance agency, with locations in Port Townsend and Sequim, WA. We've been serving the businesses and families on the Olympic Peninsula and beyond, with their insurance needs since 1950. We are now a third-generation family owned and operated company.

We are currently seeking a friendly and detail-oriented person to join our team as a Commercial Insurance Account Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Commercial Insurance Account Manager prepares quote proposals for prospective clients, explains coverage's and issues policies for new clients, handles customers’ questions, performs account reviews, processes endorsements, as well as other tasks related to selling, servicing, and retaining our commercial lines business.

Other responsibilities will consist of:

• Generating new prospects based on you connections and networks.
• Developing and cross-selling current accounts based on our available products and services.
• Closing the sale on current prospects.

Skill-Set to be Successful:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates great organizational and follow-up skills
• Personable, great with customers in person, over the phone, and through email
• Able to resolve client issues in a professional, respectful, and friendly manner at all times
• Effective multi-tasking and good at prioritizing, working with deadlines
• Patience and the ability to stay calm and friendly when assisting clients
• Independent and self-motivated. Exercises initiative sound judgment to solve problems.
• Under limited supervision, provides timely and accurate service to clients

Qualifications:

• Active property & casualty insurance license Minimum of 4 years of experience in the insurance industry is preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, agency management software, quoting software)
• Reliable transportation and history of dependability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Townsend, WA 98368: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Insurance Producer License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person