Account Manager

Berkley

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Account Manager will handle a range of client inquiries, from basic to complex, regarding insurance policies written for Berkley Aspire and Berkley Connect trading partners. This role is essential for maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring the smooth operation of the Customer Sales and Service Center. The position will be evaluated based on customer focus, productivity, accuracy, thoroughness, ability to cross-sell/up-sell, and the ability to learn and apply new skills. As part of a dynamic team, the role requires high levels of collaboration and partnership. We seek a highly motivated, self-starting, and organized individual with a positive outlook and a natural drive to grow, problem-solve, and think creatively. A successful candidate must possess a strong sense of ownership, accountability for their work, excellent problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or progressive experience.
Three or more years of insurance experience.
Two or more years of customer service or account management experience
Property and Casualty insurance licenses are preferred or ability to obtain and maintain license.
Willingness to obtain and maintain a license if needed.
Strong understanding of insurance concepts and market forces.
Excellent customer service skills.
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Good oral and written communication skills.
High attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
Ability to type 60+ words per minute.
Results-oriented, focusing on outcomes and delivering on commitments and deadlines.
Team-oriented, with a willingness to provide and receive open, honest, respectful, and constructive feedback.
Accuracy and thoroughness in work.
Technical Proficiency and the ability to learn and apply new skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess situations and find effective solutions.
Maintain a high level of product knowledge to provide accurate information.
Provide guidance on products and services, ensuring clients understand their options.

Nice To Haves

Excess and Surplus Lines experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with insureds and agents to service insurance policies written for Berkley Connect trading partners with Berkley sister companies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for agents, underwriters, and clients who have placed business with Berkley Customer Sales and Service Center.
Service multiple lines of admin and non-admitted business including, but not limited to, General Liability, Property, Business Auto, Workers Compensation, Inland Marine, Commercial Umbrella, Excess Liability, Professional Liability, Pollution Liability, Product Recall, Directors & Officers, and Employment Practices Liability.
Enter and maintain policy transactions in Berkley Connect's Agency Management System.
Manage policy premium billings and accounts receivable.
Develop the ability to answer both basic and complex inquiries.
Handle all inquires that require a license.
Answer client questions via phone, email, chat, text, Self-Service Portal.
Ensure compliance with Standard Lines and Surplus Lines regulations in the placement of Surplus Lines policies.
Respond promptly and professionally to incoming phone calls, chats, emails, text, Self-Service Portal.
Identify new possible risks through communications with insureds and pass that information to the correct internal partners (e.g. Underwriting)
Cross sell/Up-sell potential and existing insureds
Complete special projects assigned by management.

Benefits

Aspire offers Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
Our onsite Scottsdale, AZ Wellness Center and companywide Employee Assistance Program are free to employees and are here to support your overall well-being.
Our flexible work schedule with a work-from-home day means you can balance work and life like a pro.
Our Health Savings Accounts have automatic company contributions if you sign up, and we offer Flexible Spending Accounts, STD, LTD, life insurance policies, and more.
Plus, we offer a 401(k) program, profit-sharing program, and stock purchase plan - investing in your future has never been so rewarding.
We've got you covered with competitive paid time off, paid sick time, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Plus, you get paid holidays, a floating holiday, and paid volunteer time - because giving back to the community is important to us at Aspire!
Come grow with us!
Level up with company sponsored conferences, tuition assistance, and industry-related education and exams.
We have many internal promotional growth opportunities - because we believe in growing together.
We believe in working hard and playing hard.
We embrace team building and are enthusiastic about sponsoring fun activities inside and outside of the office.
Our Plum Benefits program gives you cost-free access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts - it's like a VIP pass to fun.