Account Manager

Lockton • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Account Manager is responsible for a wide range of client service activities, including responding to inquiries, managing documentation, supporting new coverage implementations, and gathering exposure information. The role involves requesting and auditing quotes, processing policies, updating client information, preparing presentations, handling compliance communications, and managing client invoicing. This position requires collaboration with Producers and the Accounting Department and staying informed on industry trends and governmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and/or years of experience equivalent
• Typically three to seven years of Client services experience is required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Understands industry trends and governmental regulations
• Ability to complete continuing education requirements as needed
• Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft
• Ability to use office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, calculator, photocopier, and facsimile machine
• Ability to work on a computer for a prolonged amount of time
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Legally able to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Responds to Client’s inquiries, maintains documentation of communications, existing issues, and issue resolutions
• Supports implementation of new lines of coverage by setting up account, collecting needed documentation, and reviewing plan details with Client and Carrier
• Gathers and compiles exposure information from the Client, including compiling loss-run schedules and client stratifications
• Requests and collects quotes (new and renewal) from carriers
• Audits quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed
• Processes audits and creates audit analysis for Client
• Receives policy, then updates and completes policy check to ensure completeness
• Updates specifications, application, and summary information to reflect changes during the year
• Monitors receipt of quotes from carriers once submitted and negotiated by more senior staff
• Binds coverage under direction of the Unit Manager/Account Executive
• Informs Client of any and all changes that may affect insurance premiums or coverage
• Gathers and compiles information for new business opportunities
• Inputs Client information into data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Generates materials for Client presentations and meetings
• Creates and sends compliance communications as needed
• Issues and processes Client invoicing
• Engages with Producer and Accounting Department to appropriately determine action plan and assist in collection efforts or billing discrepancies
• Researches industry trends and governmental regulations
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees