This opportunity is for a motivated individual with at least two years of service experience in the insurance industry, the proven ability to lead and support a team, and a loyalty to provide value-added services that protect individuals and build strong client relationships.
Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Direct supervision of personal lines staff in multiple offices
- Implement agency systems, policies, and procedures throughout the team
- Provide efficiencies through process improvement efforts by using technology and innovative solutions
- Offer technical expertise to Personal Lines staff, including customer interactions, workflows, and in the computer system
- Keep customer service staff up to date on rate, form and coverage changes
- Provide assistance to customer service staff and clients in problem areas
- Assist with reviewing and modifying procedures for new business, renewals, endorsements and cancellations with input from staff and Director
- Train new employees in process, procedure and The Ansay Way
- Responsible for account rounding/Up-Sell existing books for additional lines of coverage or policy limits (umbrellas/ higher limits/specific coverage endorsements)
- Perform quality control audits as needed
- Keep alert to personal lines market conditions by continually communicating with company underwriters, agency sales force and attending monthly PL meetings
- Be able to perform all duties of the PL Service Advisor as the Team Leader is a “working” leader. The team leader will have their own book of business to maintain.
- Report back to Director of PL regarding team performance, development, backlog, concerns, etc.
- Participate in the selection of new Personal Lines service Associates
- Stay informed regarding insurance technical knowledge, market trends, agency automation, company information, and other operating techniques.
- Provide daily direction and communication to service advisor staff so calls are answered in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience is required.
- Property & Casualty license required – Life license to be obtained
- Must have a positive “can-do” attitude, possess a passion for insurance, be a student of the business plan and be a self-starter who regularly demonstrates initiative.
- Ability to manage a dynamic team in a growing company.
- Identify knowledge, skills and abilities on the team and assess job duties accordingly.
- Promote team development and accountability.
- Must have the ability to identify and research problems, review materials for accuracy and to summarize policies for customers.
- Other requirements include effective oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in all Microsoft products, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom experience.
- Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns