Description
Overview:
The ESPI Programs Division at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is dedicated to delivering specialized insurance solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. This division focuses on providing comprehensive program management, risk assessment, and customized coverage options. Our team of experienced professionals works closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and develop innovative strategies to mitigate risks and enhance their insurance portfolios. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge and strong relationships with leading insurers, the ESPI Programs Division ensures that clients receive the highest level of service and the most effective insurance solutions available.
As a Client Manager and team member, your primary mission will be to provide conscientious support to the clients and sales teams. Your strong professional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with your customer service oriented personality, will give you the tools necessary to lend support to your coworkers. Your pro-active nature, attention to detail and quality, and proven organizational skills, will provide the basis needed to initiate and work multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. A thorough understanding of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint will be key as you maintain and initiate correspondence, manage projects, process documents and files, and assist with general office activities to ensure a smooth operation. You are committed to excellent customer service, professionalism, and going the extra mile.
Location: This role requires a hybrid work schedule out of our Rancho Cordova, CA or Birmingham, AL office, 3 days a week in office.
SUMMARY: EPIC has an exciting career opportunity for a Client Executive/Team Lead
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Primary expert resource and first point of contact for clients, which includes research/analysis and handling of wide variety of client questions on coverage/eligibility, contractual issues, and government reporting compliance. Prepares endorsements per client requests. Prepares and provides resource, trend and legal update information to clients on an on-going basis. Routine questions are delegated.
• For new and renewal business, analyzes relevant client (e.g., census/experience data, contractual requirements for insurance), data conducts market comparisons by analyzing insurance rate and renewal information and obtaining quotes, strategizes with clients (typically senior-level executives and managers), makes recommendations to clients regarding coverage and exclusions; works with Producer to negotiate premium and commission rates on behalf of clients for best alternatives;
• Provides marketing and new business development support to producers, including preparing presentations and proposals, participating in meetings with prospective clients as part of team;
• Conducts marketing and new business development for employee's book of business;
Business Growth
• Lead account team for accounts in assigned book of business, coordinating the efforts of other team members (marketing, account management, employee benefits, branch management, claims, etc.) to produce, service and retain business;
• May have a production goal. Production goals are subject to periodic adjustment by the Company.
Service
• Establishes and maintains primary, on-going business relationship with client and becomes first point of contact for all future client service needs;
• Consistently establishes and maintains high levels of trust and confidence with clients by initiating introductions, through periodic contacts, and by promptly responding and resolving client questions and issues;
• Assist Marketing with input and maintenance of Agency Management System(s)
• Collect missing information from Producer/Account Manager Team along with loss information requests (includes follow-up with appropriate parties)
• Advanced knowledge of carrier web-sites for application detail input
• Analyze policies, coverages and clients' operations to market data to prepare insurance renewal options, advise on best alternatives;
• Negotiate with carriers on clients' behalf for best available premiums, commissions and coverage;
• Prepares presentations for clients
• Interact with other teams and assist when needed
• Work effectively to resolve problems or enhance service in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Ensure expert knowledge is maintained and prepare resource information for clients to continually keep informed of Property & Casualty coverage trends
Marketing
• Preparation of applications for presentation to carriers including analysis of coverages, premium and loss history
• Negotiate with carriers for best available premiums, commissions and coverage;
• Conduct sales presentations as needed;
Personal and Organizational Development
• Set priorities and manage workflow for self to ensure all goals are met;
• Maintain cordial and effective relationships with clients, co-workers, carriers, vendors, and other business contacts;
• Maintain up-to-date proposals, workflow logs, update all client information on agency management system.
• Interact with others effectively utilizing good communication skills, cooperating purposefully, and providing information and guidance as needed to achieve the business goals of the Company;
• Stay informed regarding industry information, new product/program developments, coverages, technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance;
• Project a professional image in action and appearance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervise Client Manager
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Full knowledge of Property Casualty lines of coverage and services;
• Recognize problems and respond appropriately;
• Able to analyze situations logically in order to draw solid conclusions;
• Demonstrate experience with Agency Management Systems, rating procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively manage, maintain, and write assigned clients and prospects;
• Advanced knowledge of navigating the Internet as well as various Microsoft Office programs to include Windows, Outlook, Word & Excel;
• Strong attention to detail and time management abilities;
• Strong ability to multi-task and assign priority;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both with and without direct supervision;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment as well as independently;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Five or more years experience in mid-size brokerage or carrier.
• Must have working knowledge of a variety of Microsoft Office computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires teamwork, demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
State Property & Casualty License required; Valid Driver's License required.
The national average salary for this role is $80,000 to $99,000 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.
Come join our team!
There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.
Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees.
Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!
WHY EPIC:
EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:
- Generous Paid Time off
- Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
- Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
- Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
- Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
- Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
- Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
- Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
- Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
- 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
- EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
- We're in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”
To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients.
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