Property and Casualty Insurance Account Executive (Commercial Lines)
Full Time • Wilmington, NC, 28403
Active P&C insurance license required prior to starting work. **Please note this is an in-office position.**
Property and Casualty Insurance Account Executive job summary
Do you like sales but need a change from your current job? Do you have a successful sales track record? Pride yourself on winning and wowing customers? Enjoy building relationships? Manage your time well? If so, then we want to talk to you! Our agency needs a Commercial Lines Insurance Account Executive to join the team. If you have the right attitude and motivation, we will teach you insurance. The position offers the right candidate an exciting opportunity to grow a commercial lines book of business while building a residual income stream. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and maximizing profitable relationships with current clients and growing the book of business through new client sales. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in sales/account management and will interact daily with prospects, clients, insurance carriers, and fellow employees while conducting specific sales and marketing activities. The candidate must also have excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
Property and Casualty Insurance Account Executive responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and develop commercial lines insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, on-line, by phone, and through written communication
Obtain best coverage/rate for insured, process quotes, and bind insurance coverage; follow up as necessary with inspection, photos, and other documentation
Foster and maintain excellent relationships with clients and prospects through regular follow up, timely quotations, and general account support
Collaborate with team members, participate in agency marketing activities, meet/network with carriers and businesses, and attend agency functions
Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products, rating/underwriting procedures, and coverages to effectively secure new business and maintain existing client base
Property and Casualty Insurance Account Executive qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
Active P&C insurance license or willing to obtain prior to starting work
Have a minimum of 2 years sales/account management experience with a high customer retention rate
Must have strong follow-through, written and verbal communication skills, and problem-solving skills
Candidates should have basic computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office
Property and Casualty Insurance Account Executive benefits
Competitive Salary with commission opportunity
Health Insurance Coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with matching contribution
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Continuing Education reimbursement
Job Stability in a growing industry
**Please note this is an in-office position.**
YOUR FUTURE with an Independent Insurance Agency Starts Here
If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you’ve come to the right place! Working at FinPoint Insurance Group, an IIANC member agency, is a great career choice!
IIANC’s members are Trusted Choice® independent insurance agencies located all across North Carolina. You’ll find nearly 1,000 of our member agencies in small towns and large cities from the mountains to the coast. Many of these agencies are actively hiring to fill vacant positions so there is a good chance that there is a job opening near you!
With an upcoming worker shortage in the insurance industry due to the retirement of many veteran insurance agents, the demand for insurance professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina.
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Benefits of working at an Independent Insurance Agency
Career advancement in a growing field
With more than 400,000 job openings in the next five years across the U.S., the insurance industry offers a huge opportunity for employment and career advancement. Plus, the industry continues to evolve and provide new careers paths in sales, customer service, analytics, digital marketing, technology, and more. (Source: investprogram.org)
Flexibility
Insurance can give you a rewarding career and well-rounded life with jobs that are not only fulfilling but may offer flexible schedules and great office culture. In a U.S News and World Report article featuring 'Best Jobs of 2020,' Insurance Agent ranked #2 on their 'Sales & Marketing Jobs' list. (Source: investprogram.org)
Make a Difference
Independent agents are pillars in their communities and active in local organizations, sponsoring sporting teams or supporting charities. Insurance offers you the chance to make a career out of helping individuals when they suffer a loss and need assistance. (Source: investprogram.org)
Job Security
Things change but insurance is here to stay. People will always need it for their car, home, business, travel, and more. The insurance industry touches all aspects of life - and that will not change. (Source: investprogram.org)
