Account Manager
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Work Arrangements: This role will have a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office (Houston, TX, Frisco, TX, Overland Park, KS) three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Supports Commercial Underwriting in the sales acquisition process. Provides support for new business and renewal policy account coordination, review, essential services, rating, prepare work orders for quoting and issuance of middle market business. Serves as the point of contact for agents in handling inquiries and requests. Communicates with customers to request needed information and resolves problems.
Job Duties/Accountabilities
- Sales Support: Responsible for supporting the Underwriter in the sales acquisition process through a variety of services that may include account coordination, new business and renewal policy essential services, report ordering, preliminary classification of new business, and data collection. Responsible for reviewing, preparing work orders for rating and issuing policies. Applies screening criteria in accordance with guidelines. Communicates with customers to obtain needed and required underwriting information and resolves problems. Supports sales efforts and strategies.
- Workload/Desk Management: Responsible for handling high volumes of transactions. Effectively balance quality, and timeliness while working alongside the Underwriter to manage a book of business. Multi-task, prioritize and manage daily work activities. Organizes work, based on AM/UW Huddles, recognition of Top Agents, and territorial differences, so that others can easily determine what needs to be done and effectively continue the work and respond to customers as needed. Maintains an effective pending/diary/follow-up system.
Required Competencies
- Understands and Supports Organizational Vision and Strategy and Embraces Change
- Works Effectively – Is Autonomous and Thinks Critically
- Pursues Self Development
- Building Effective Relationships and Partnerships
- Values Customers
- Demonstrates Effective Communication Skills
Qualifications
- Account Manager: Prior Commercial Market Insurance Industry experience as an Account Manager, Underwriting Assistant, Rater or equivalent at an insurance carrier/agency required
- Knowledge of the following primary insurance coverage's: Workers Compensation, Auto, General Liability, Property required
- Functional knowledge of Commercial Lines rating experience
- Strong Customer Service and Relationship Building skills
- Effective Communication Skills / Written and Verbal
- Good automation skills and strong technical ability
- Professional Demeanor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Software
- Works Autonomously
- Ability to shift work efforts quickly and make decisions in a fast past environment
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $46,240- $88,800
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