Commercial Lines Senior Account Executive - Real Estate and Habitational

Commercial Lines Senior Account Executive - Real Estate and HabitationalJob Category: Account Management Requisition Number: COMME004952 Location: Atlanta, GA 30339, USA DescriptionPosition Summary:The Commercial Lines Senior Account Executives have leadership/mentorship and advisement responsibilities over Account Managers and their respective books of business/client groups to include gathering information from clients, servicing clients, and setting expectations of timeline for completion of work tasks. This position will focus on Real Estate and Habitational accounts. Supervisory Skills:None Essential Tasks: Collectively or independently plans, designs and implements appropriate insurance programs for clients that coincide with agency guidelines Maintains knowledge of new developments or changes with various carriers and new Federal/State laws that may affect how our clients conduct business; consults, informs and educates clients about coverage, exclusions and exposures: documents electronic filing accordingly Generating premium allocations for clients; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency Negotiating rate terms and conditions with Carriers on behalf of clients Provides technical support to Producers (coverage-wise, with proposal, suspense items, etc.), Account Managers, and Client Service Managers Investigates, initiates and prepares necessary summaries of insurance, proposals and applications, submits them to appropriate insureds and carriers, obtains clients' signatures on all applications, follows up to ensure timely responses, either in conjunction with Producer or independently Demonstrates ability to present proposals to clients with or without assigned Producer Remarkets, contacts clients and follows up in conjunction with producers, renews policies by agency standards Consults, informs, and educates audit procedures to clients. Set priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities Represents the agency in conjunction with producers in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances; facilitates a productive and amicable working relationship between clients, agency personnel, and producers; develops and maintains a positive relationship and rapport with each insurance carrier to satisfy our clients' needs and facilitate the processing of business Involved in clients' loss control visits and subsequent recommendations and/or relevant claims Core Competencies: Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual. Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment Experience and Education: 12+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance experience required Experience working with Real Estate and Habitational accounts strongly preferred Licensing and Credentials: Active General Lines or Property & Casualty License required Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or equivalent designation required Systems: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Applied Epic experience preferred, but knowledge of similar Account Management System (AMS) is acceptable Location: This is an in office role in Atlanta, GA. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 25 pounds Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions Benefits & Compensation: Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Employee Wellness Program Company paid holidays, plus PTO Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. *Applications will be accepted until the position is filled