Account Manager - Commercial Lines

Title: Account Manager - Commercial Lines. Fully Remote: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina residents. Book Focus: General. About the Role: Manage an assigned book of business, ensuring account retention and supporting new business. Coordinate day-to-day administrative and customer service activities, resolving complex issues, and ensuring no errors or omissions. Key Responsibilities: Technical Competence: Maintain technical competence and industry expertise. Team Leadership: Direct daily activities of the account management team. Customer Service: Handle customer service requests, policy administration, billing, claims, and coverage analysis. Policy Management: Manage policy expirations and renewals. Renewal Process: Conduct client research, prepare submissions, negotiate coverages, and present proposals. Accounts Receivable: Monitor reports and take action on delinquent accounts, collecting outstanding balances. System Maintenance: Maintain agency management systems and carrier/vendor platforms, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Activity Monitoring: Monitor and maintain activity/suspense to ensure timely completion. Communication: Maintain frequent, transparent communication with the account team regarding workload status and any issues. Service Excellence: Deliver excellent service, proactively anticipate needs, and respond quickly to service requests. Policy Compliance: Stay updated on company policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement: Seek and adopt best practices to improve individual and team performance. Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity and leadership. Ideal Candidate Qualifications: 3+ years of account management experience, or 5+ years in the insurance industry. Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs. Required active Property & Casualty licensing; professional designation (CIC or equivalent) preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional customer service, communication, multitasking, and organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). High School Diploma (or equivalent). What We Offer: Competitive salaries and bonus potential. Company-paid health insurance. Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time. 401K with employer match. Employee stock plan participation. Professional growth and career progression opportunities. Respectful culture and work/family life balance. Community service commitment. Supportive teammates and a rewarding work environment. What to Expect (Application Process): 30-Minute Phone Screen, Online Assessments, and Interview(s). Insurance Office of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.