Insurance Agent (Remote Work Flexibility - NC)
Flex: Although this position is primarily onsite at one of our Truliant locations, this position has a flexible work arrangement that gives you the opportunity to work remotely occasionally, or according to an established schedule determined by your manager.
Purpose of the Job: The Insurance Agent assists in the acquisition of new accounts and the retention of existing accounts for Truliant Insurance Services. The position will provide prompt, efficient, high-quality service to insurance accounts in support of the agency's activities.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides prompt quotes to existing TFCU members through various line of business referrals.
- Responsible for gathering information and risk management recommendations for the renewal of designated accounts sixty days prior to renewal.
- Conducts periodic service calls via phone or in person for designated accounts.
- Completes binders and/or policy or endorsement requests within three days of date quoted to client.
- Maintains timely and thorough member and carrier interactions to minimize the potential for errors & omissions claims.
- Reviews renewals to determine if non-standard policies can be rewritten in a standard program.
- Prepares rewrite applications for business through companies no longer represented at least 30 days prior to renewal. Secures and submits all required renewal underwriting information.
- Receives phone calls requesting quotes, changes to existing coverage and/or new policies. Completes changes/requests within 24 hours of receipt. Determines carrier placement, completes applications or endorsements, and collects premium when applicable.
- Reviews existing accounts to determine if additional lines of insurance should be solicited by mail and/or phone prior to renewal.
- Receives and reviews all terminations and cancellations to determine appropriate action within 24 hours of receipt.
- Follows up on outstanding claims and provide assistance in claims resolution as necessary.
- Documents all material conversations with insureds and/or carriers regarding exposures and coverages.
- Maintains working knowledge of all rating products and processes.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Must be detail oriented, well organized and have supreme time management skills
- Must have strong PC skills, with proficiency of MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote
- Must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently in fast paced and complex business environment
- Must be able to work in a general office environment
- Must be flexible and able to shift resources and priorities as required
- Should possess a strong commitment to providing excellent service to Truliant's members, both internal and external
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping required
- Must be able to sit at a desk for moderate periods of time and use a computer
- Must be able to moderately lift or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds
Education and Background:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 3 years previous insurance industry experience required, or equivalent financial services/credit union experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been acquired.
- NC Property & Casualty insurance license required or must pass exam within six weeks of attending the InsurAcademy pre-licensing program.
Location(s): Corporate Headquarters - Winston Salem, NC 27103 US (Primary) Park Road - Charlotte, NC 28209 US
Category: Truliant Insurance Services
Job Type: Full-time
Flexible work from home options available.