We're Hiring a Small Business Account Manager!
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Team
At Winter-Dent, our mission is to help individuals and businesses protect what matters most-whether it's their home, their livelihood, or their financial future. As an employee-owned agency, every team member has a stake in our shared success. We're looking for a Small Business Account Manager to support our agency in managing client service, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is committed to delivering best-in-class experience to commercial clients.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
Business Development & Renewal Management
- Manage the renewal process and client retention initiatives, including preparing and sending renewal summaries to clients 90 days prior to renewal.
- Proactively gather information regarding business changes, coverage needs, and updates to certificate holders.
- Review renewal offers from carriers for accuracy and determine whether policies should be renewed, remarketed, or bound.
- Remarket insurance coverage as needed, including preparing applications, requesting loss runs, obtaining quotes, and coordinating with carriers.
- Bind renewals in accordance with carrier requirements and established binding authority.
- Complete the renewal process, including preparing ID cards, certificates, binders, evidence of insurance, invoices, and other required documentation.
- Identify opportunities for additional lines of coverage, increased limits, or other products and services that appropriately meet client needs.
- Coordinate the preparation, organization, and submission of required documentation and information.
- Stay informed on industry trends, market developments, and organizational offerings through ongoing professional development.
- Pursue and obtain a P&C license and participate in continuing education opportunities.
- Participate in meetings and training to support business objectives.
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and carrier partners, responding to calls, emails, and other inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering timely, consistent, and high-quality service.
- Listen to client needs, recognize opportunities, and provide clear information and guidance to help clients make informed decisions.
- Process and coordinate client requests, policy changes, and account updates while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Verify policy and account information and facilitate corrections when necessary.
- Process cancellation correspondence from various sources and communicate next steps to clients when appropriate.
- Email or mail applicable audits to insureds within 24 hours of receipt and follow established audit procedures for follow-up.
- Escalate or coordinate complex issues with appropriate internal team members and carrier partners when necessary.
- Manage incoming mail and other account-related correspondence.
Collaboration & Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, documentation, and account information in the agency management system, Applied EPIC.
- Ensure all required documentation and renewal activity is properly recorded in Applied EPIC.
- Follow established processes, policies, carrier requirements, and best practices to support operational efficiency and quality standards.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to resolve service issues and deliver exceptional client service.
- Assist with continuous process improvement initiatives and support the team through challenges, implementations, and capacity constraints.
- Serve as a backup to other Select Lines team members to provide coverage during absences and periods of increased workload.
- Utilize technology and organizational tools effectively to enhance productivity, communication, and client service.
- Maintain a global mindset and serve as a positive ambassador for Winter-Dent & Co.
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WHAT WE OFFER
- Generous benefits package including 2x annual salary employee life insurance, employer-funded disability coverage, a 3% employer contribution to your 401(k) plan (no match required!), competitive health insurance rates, generous PTO and company holidays, and more.
- An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows you to build wealth for your future and a tangible stake in Winter-Dent's success.
- A positive, welcoming, and enjoyable workplace culture
- A shared vision to be a trusted leader in risk management and insurance solutions, providing security and peace of mind for individuals and organizations
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YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- You have your Property & Casualty (P&C) license acquired upon hire or to be obtained within 90 days of employment
- 2+ years of insurance industry preferred
- You have proven experience in client-facing roles with a focus on building and maintaining long-term client relationships strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, build meaningful connections, and calmly de-escalate situations of frustration
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WHO YOU ARE
- You're positive, professional, respectful, and kind
- You have a strong and unwavering commitment to client confidentiality
- You have a client-first mentality and are committed to excellence, integrity, and professionalism
- You maintain positive and ethical relations with all professional contacts
- You demonstrate commitment to maintaining industry knowledge, including staying up to date on latest trends and changes
- You are always willing to help someone in need and believe the success of the team is more important than the success of the individual
- You prioritize minimizing E&O exposure for yourself and your team
- To embody our shared core values: Proactive, Continuous Learning, Transparency, We Do What We Say, Lead by Example, Vested, Other People Matter, Pay It Forward
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INTERESTED?
Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we'd love to hear from you. We are interested in finding the right person more than a perfect set of qualifications. Apply today at: https://winter-dent.com/careers/ or email hr@winter-dent.com
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