Now Hiring - Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc. - Professional Services Commercial Insurance Account Manager in San Antonio, TX

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Higginbotham , a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Insurance Account Manager in our San Antonio, TX office. The Commercial Lines Account Manager** provides prompt, accurate and courteous service to our clients, producers and company personnel, while offering a high level of support in obtaining, maintaining, expanding and servicing our commercial accounts. Essential Tasks: * Collectively or independently plans, designs and implements appropriate insurance programs for clients that coincide with agency guidelines. * Maintains knowledge of new developments or changes with various carriers and new Federal/State laws that may affect how our clients conduct business; consults, informs and educates clients about coverage, exclusions and exposures: documents electronic filing accordingly * Provides technical support to Producers (coverage-wise, with proposal, suspense items, etc.) to help clients and reach agency's business goals * Investigates, initiates and prepares necessary proposals and applications, submits them to appropriate insureds and carriers, obtains clients' signatures on all applications, follows up to ensure timely responses, all in conjunction with Producer * Prepares summaries of insurance schedules and proposals for account review * Remarkets, contacts clients and follows up in conjunction with producers, renews policies by agency standards * Consults, informs and educates audit procedures to clients. * Set priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of transactions and other responsibilities. * Represents the agency in conjunction with producers in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances; facilitates a productive and amicable working relationship between clients and producers; develops and maintains a positive relationship and rapport with each insurance carrier to satisfy our clients' needs and facilitate the processing of business. Core Competencies: * Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner * Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly * Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences * Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively * Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals * Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction * Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual. * Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome * Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously * Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment Location: * San Antonio, TX * Hybrid Opportunities available for qualified candidates Experience: * 3-5 years of Commercial P&C Insurance experience required Licensing & Credentials: * Active General Lines or Property & Casualty License required Systems: * Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook * Applied Epic experience preferred, but knowledge of similar Account Management System (AMS) is acceptable Perks & Benefits: * Generous employee benefits package which includes a robust wellness program * Employee Ownership Opportunities * Career progression opportunity - the potential for growth within the company Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.