Commercial Insurance Account Assistant

Job Description:Cothrom is looking to add a smart, resourceful, and proactive account assistant. You will assist with a diverse book of commercial property & casualty accounts. You will be working with our team to help our clients protect their businesses and operate efficiently. On any given day, you will be maintaining customer relationships, processing certificate requests, processing change requests, creating proposals, or assisting with claims.Most importantly, you will be expanding your insurance skills to help move Cothrom (and your career!) forward. We are a fast-growing company with opportunity for growth to those with grit. Our typical industries served include technology, life sciences, manufacturing, non-profits, and residential associations.Why Cothrom?You will find a company that is dedicated to, and rewards, best practices. We offer a long-term career that will allow you to develop professionally and reach your personal goals. What are some of our values?Reward quality work and a high level of skillValue our employees professional and personal goalsProvide structured support from within the organization to develop your professional skillsCreate a friendly, productive, and cooperative working environmentReward and provide growth to active, driven employeesStrong benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life, & 401kRequired Qualifications:Our hiring decision will be based primarily on these three factors:Industry – foremost show grit and persistence, a desire to be productive and work efficientlyIntegrity – strength in the trust and relationships you build with your clients, co-workers, and brokers/underwritersIntelligence – ability to learn new skills, add industry knowledge, and problem solve independentlyCothrom believes that candidates who possess these core attributes will be successful and grow regardless of prior experience and knowledge. Support for continued professional growth is part of our philosophy.Desired Qualifications:Secondary to the above evaluation, these factors will impact our hiring decisions, but are not requirements:Industry Experience – prior commercial P&C industry experienceTechnological Experience – Cothrom uses technology to its fullest extent possible, comfort using Applied Systems, electronic signature systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat etc.Insurance License – a 2-20 General Lines license will be required within 180 days of hire dateCommunication Skills – professionalism in oral and written communicationContinuing Education – acquisition or pursuit of industry designations such as the CPCUPhysical & Mental Requirements:Ability to complete each of these tasks 7-8 hrs per day, unless otherwise noted:Ability to lift up to 35lbs rarely, less than 5 minutes a daySit at a desk continuouslyUpper body range of motion and dexterity sufficient for constant use of a keyboard, mouse, phone and other office equipmentTyping speed in excess of 35 wpmVision sufficient for constant use of computerHearing sufficient for daily in-person, video and telephone communication, 3-5 hours a dayAble to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruptionAble to attend task/function for 45 min – 1 hour at a time, frequently 4-6 hours a dayAble to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others during the course of the dayAble to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods of timeAbility to communicate verbally and in written word at standard high school level vocabulary Please include a cover letter with your resume.