Now Hiring - Shafer Insurance Agency - Commercial Lines Account Manager in Knoxville, TN

Full description of the position

Shafer Insurance Agency is looking for a Commercial Lines Account Manager in its Knoxville, TN office. The Commercial Lines Account Manager will be responsible for servicing new and existing Commercial Lines clients. As a successful candidate, we will depend on you and your time management skills to process changes, renewals, and cancellations; to check new policies against applications; to support the team in billing inquiries and quoting of new business and remarketing efforts; and to provide administrative support. The Account Manager will build and maintain excellent relationships with our various companies, provide outstanding customer service to clients, and assist others as needed.

Qualified candidates will have:

· a minimum of three (3) years of experience with commercial lines insurance,

· demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and prospects with focus on client retention,

· a current P & C License or willingness/ability to obtain,

· strong computer skills, and

· strong verbal and written communication skills

Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. is one of East Tennessee’s oldest independent Insurance Agencies. Shafer Insurance Agency, a third-generation family-owned business for over 50 years, has experienced a continued steady growth throughout the years.

Taking care of our customers' insurance needs with professional and personal service has enabled the Shafer Agency to grow into one of the largest independent agencies in East Tennessee.

The phrase, “Be Safer with Shafer®” was first used by founder Alex Shafer and is still the feeling of security and comfort we want all of our customers to experience.

Our agency prides itself on its long term relationships with our customers, and the working relationships we have with the insurance carriers we represent. These relationships are what enable Shafer Insurance® to provide our customers with exceptional coverage and extremely competitive rates.

Our team of insurance professionals has years of experience taking care of customers, making sure that their needs are met and their questions are answered.

Shafer Insurance offers a professional, relaxed environment with a 37.5 hour work schedule. Shafer Insurance also offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurances; a generous PTO plan; paid holidays; and a 401(k) plan with a company match. After ninety (90) days of employment, employees may have the ability to work from home two (2) days per week.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a drug and alcohol screen.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Contract type:

• Permanent

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location