Commercial Lines Client Manager - Hub International
Akron, OH
About the Job
ABOUT HUB INTERNATIONAL:
HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 18,000 employees in 500+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer:
+ Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
+ Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
+ Health Savings Account funding
+ 401k matching program
+ Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
+ Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
+ Comprehensive Wellness Program
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
+ Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us!
+ Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
+ The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
+ Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
+ A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
+ Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives
SUMMARY:
The Commercial Lines Client Manager manages assigned commercial lines Property & Casualty accounts at OHA (a division of HUB International) to ensure profitability and a high level of retention. Develops and maintains proactive communications with clients and OHA associates with a focus on excellent customer service and teamwork.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops and maintains relationships with assigned clients, serving as primary contact for all insurance questions and policy changes
+ Takes primary responsibility for policy expiration management. Ensures that information required for renewal is collected from the client, renewal terms from the carrier are received promptly and in advance of the renewal, and prepares the insurance proposal for client presentation
+ Develops marketing strategy for assigned renewal business. Takes responsibility for the renewal marketing process including: selecting markets, preparing carrier submissions, quote review and comparison, negotiated terms and pricing, obtain optional quotes for coverage enhancements and communicating bind orders to the carriers
+ Performs periodic coverage and risk reviews to ensure the adequacy of every clients’ insurance program
+ Takes advantage of every available opportunity to develop new accounts and new lines of coverage for existing accounts
+ Supports and adheres to agency goals and objectives to place and retain business with the most appropriate carriers
+ Collaborates with Commercial Lines Producers and other OHA associates to provide the best experience to our clients
+ Investigate and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner seeking help from OHA associates, carriers and other resources as needed
+ Agency billing including: creating premium allocations, renewal, and endorsement invoicing
+ Attend and participate in carrier and client meetings
+ Assist with claim reporting and follow up, when needed, as a backup to Claims Manager
+ Pursue and maintain professional insurance designations as recommended
+ Support and enhance agency culture
QUALIFICATIONS:
_Education:_
+ Maintain a state insurance license(s), as required by the Ohio State Department of Insurance to provide risk management consulting or risk transfer solutions as necessary in the state of Ohio (or be willing and able to obtain all required licenses within the first 90 days of employment)
+ Professional designations such as CISR, MLIS, CRIS, CIC, ARM, CRM, and CPCU are desired
+ College degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required
_Experience, Technical Knowledge, and Skills:_
+ Four years progressively responsible experience in an independent commercial lines insurance agency required or similar years of related work experience dealing directly with commercial insurance coverages
+ Existing knowledge of Applied Epic, or ability to develop it, is essential
+ Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
+ Demonstrates effective presentation skills through both verbal and written communications
+ Good organization and time management skills
+ Strong decision making, judgment and problem-solving skills
+ A high sense of urgency
+ A desire to live by “Our Culture”
_Work schedule:_
+ Hybrid in-office and full-time remote schedule are available (candidate must be available to attend monthly meetings in the OHA office and on-site client meetings, when requested)
Department Account Management & Service
Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .
EEOAA Policy (https://hubinternational.jobs/eeo/)
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the US Recruiting Team toll-free at (844) 300-9193 or USRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 18,000 employees in 500+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
At HUB we believe in investing in the future of our employees. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment of open feedback and improvement that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization. We offer:
+ Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
+ Medical/dental/vision insurance and voluntary insurance options
+ Health Savings Account funding
+ 401k matching program
+ Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
+ Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
+ Comprehensive Wellness Program
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
+ Great work/life balance, because that’s important for all of us!
+ Focus on creating a meaningful environment through employee engagement events
+ The ability to be a part of a motivated, winning team with the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are amongst the top talent in the industry!
+ Growth potential - HUB is constantly growing and so can your career!
+ A rewarding career that helps local businesses in the community
+ Strong community support and involvement through HUB Gives
SUMMARY:
The Commercial Lines Client Manager manages assigned commercial lines Property & Casualty accounts at OHA (a division of HUB International) to ensure profitability and a high level of retention. Develops and maintains proactive communications with clients and OHA associates with a focus on excellent customer service and teamwork.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops and maintains relationships with assigned clients, serving as primary contact for all insurance questions and policy changes
+ Takes primary responsibility for policy expiration management. Ensures that information required for renewal is collected from the client, renewal terms from the carrier are received promptly and in advance of the renewal, and prepares the insurance proposal for client presentation
+ Develops marketing strategy for assigned renewal business. Takes responsibility for the renewal marketing process including: selecting markets, preparing carrier submissions, quote review and comparison, negotiated terms and pricing, obtain optional quotes for coverage enhancements and communicating bind orders to the carriers
+ Performs periodic coverage and risk reviews to ensure the adequacy of every clients’ insurance program
+ Takes advantage of every available opportunity to develop new accounts and new lines of coverage for existing accounts
+ Supports and adheres to agency goals and objectives to place and retain business with the most appropriate carriers
+ Collaborates with Commercial Lines Producers and other OHA associates to provide the best experience to our clients
+ Investigate and resolve issues in a timely and thorough manner seeking help from OHA associates, carriers and other resources as needed
+ Agency billing including: creating premium allocations, renewal, and endorsement invoicing
+ Attend and participate in carrier and client meetings
+ Assist with claim reporting and follow up, when needed, as a backup to Claims Manager
+ Pursue and maintain professional insurance designations as recommended
+ Support and enhance agency culture
QUALIFICATIONS:
_Education:_
+ Maintain a state insurance license(s), as required by the Ohio State Department of Insurance to provide risk management consulting or risk transfer solutions as necessary in the state of Ohio (or be willing and able to obtain all required licenses within the first 90 days of employment)
+ Professional designations such as CISR, MLIS, CRIS, CIC, ARM, CRM, and CPCU are desired
+ College degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required
_Experience, Technical Knowledge, and Skills:_
+ Four years progressively responsible experience in an independent commercial lines insurance agency required or similar years of related work experience dealing directly with commercial insurance coverages
+ Existing knowledge of Applied Epic, or ability to develop it, is essential
+ Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
+ Demonstrates effective presentation skills through both verbal and written communications
+ Good organization and time management skills
+ Strong decision making, judgment and problem-solving skills
+ A high sense of urgency
+ A desire to live by “Our Culture”
_Work schedule:_
+ Hybrid in-office and full-time remote schedule are available (candidate must be available to attend monthly meetings in the OHA office and on-site client meetings, when requested)
Department Account Management & Service
Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .
EEOAA Policy (https://hubinternational.jobs/eeo/)
E-Verify Program
We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the US Recruiting Team toll-free at (844) 300-9193 or USRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
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