Now Hiring - Insurance Account Executive - Small Commercial Lines (Hybrid) in Portland, OR

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking an Account Executive for its Small Commercial Lines Department in Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage and retain existing book of business and pursue new opportunities for the book, where appropriate, including a specific business plan for growth
• Provide client support with all levels of client’s decision-makers as well as day-to-day technical client representatives
• Monitor level of client service and assist with claim issues as needed
• Follow-up to address and resolve client complaints and resolve any problems or issues
• Encourage and coordinate teamwork and communication among those who service clients
• Ensure proper resources from within the organization are involved and introduce new products/processes to improve client experiences
• Create and oversee client service plans for clients and understand the needs of the client
• Analyze contracts for certificates of insurance, issue certificates and binders
• Review for accuracy all policies, changes/endorsements, audits and documents
• Answer client and carrier questions with day-to-day email, phone, fax and mail requests in areas of policies, endorsements, audits, and accounting/billing, coordination of claims/loss control services
• Prepare client presentations and new business strategies, including proposals while ensuring agreement with client’s requests and requirements
• Set regularly scheduled meeting on a frequency that is appropriate for each client
• Present proposal to clients, ensuring appropriate teammates and resources are represented and/or attend
• Maintain good relations with carrier personnel
• Exercise considerable discretion and independent judgement
• Keep current on marketplace changes and inform client as necessary
• Become significantly involved and develop expertise in a declared sector or market area by networking and participating in professional development activities

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 3+ years’ experience in Property & Casualty
• Property & Casualty License
• Intermediate understanding of insurance and business terminology is preferred
• Exceptional telephone demeanor with above average empathy, able to read the subtleties of non-verbal communication and respond accordingly
• Strong, consistent, and assertive communication skills
• Highly self-confident and able to rebound from the rejection
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• AMS360 experience or skills to learn software program at an accelerated ability
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Base salary + incentive opportunities
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Discretionary time off
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Target Pay

$65K - $80K USD Annually

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.