Account Manager - Surety / Bonds

Hub International Insurance•Downers Grove, IL

22h•$65,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

In a rapidly changing world, HUB advises businesses and individuals on how to prepare for the unexpected. As one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, our focus is dedicated to providing our customers with the peace of mind that what matters most will be protected — through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions that put our clients in control. Our growing team of professionals across North America represents a broad, deep and one-of-a kind aggregation of entrepreneurs and leaders recognized for their excellence throughout the insurance community. Throughout our network of more than 550 HUB offices in North America, we offer a competitive, exciting, and friendly work environment that strategically positions our employees for longevity and success. At HUB, we believe in investing in the future of our employees, and provide continuous opportunities for growth and development. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters an environment that empowers our people to make the best decisions for our customers and organization, focusing on expanding the industry knowledge of our insurance professionals to better serve our valued clients. We are committed to providing you with competitive and flexible benefits options that are rooted in your current needs, yet evolves as your needs change over time. Join us in taking the first step toward creating a future that combines a diverse, challenging work environment with financial security and career satisfaction. We are the perfect fit if you: are seeking a progressive work environment at a rapidly growing organization have a desire to help others protect their future have an entrepreneurial spirit and are challenged by the opportunity to grow the business are focused on learning and development to enhance your industry knowledge and expertise are a self-starter willing to invest time and energy to learn the technical aspects of our business believe in integrity and building success by developing relationships with others. The Surety Account Manager is responsible for assisting Surety Account Executives and Producers with the servicing of assigned surety accounts in accordance with the practices, policies and procedures of the Company.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Exceptional customer service skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills
Proven ability of working in a successful team environment
Strong data entry skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet utilization
Willingness to obtain state insurance (P/C) license
2-5 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

Nice To Haves

At least 2+ years of surety/insurance experience strongly preferred
Applied Agency Management System experience preferred but not

Responsibilities

Prepares and coordinates all transactions, paperwork, and internal processing for assigned surety accounts, including but not limited to: Applications, billing, policies, invoices, change request, renewals, & cancellations
Prepares surety bonds for delivery to clients
Provides quality customer service to clients, team members, and carriers
Reviews bond forms for completeness and accuracy
Communicates with company personnel regarding the client’s needs and/or issues
Maintains an accurate suspense system on all items that require a response
Fields phone calls from surety customers regarding questions about their bonds, renewals, changes, payments, cancellations etc.
Maintains complete customer files
Responsible for scanning communications and documents
Input/ maintain data on account management system and ancillary systems as
Prepares invoices, transmittals, renewal certificates and cancellation forms as
Reviews and processes change requests in the agency management system
Sets- up and maintains new and renewal client files
Participates in the renewal preparation process, including generating renewal updates on accounts specified by the Producer
Other reasonable duties as assigned by your supervisor