Business Insurance Account Executive

Gusto • Chicago, NY

8d • $102,855 - $134,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and licensed Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Broker to join our team as part of a critical pilot to launch a P&C broker model at Gusto. You will be essential in evolving Gusto's business insurance channel by acting as a licensed agent to quote and issue business insurance policies with our NEXT Insurance carrier partner. You will use your expertise to provide direct support and an improved experience for small business customers with complex insurance needs, helping to capture meaningfully higher revenue and accelerating the development of our AI Insurance Advisor.

Requirements

• Proven experience in insurance sales or brokerage, with coverage level knowledge of commercial P&C products (e.g., Workers' Compensation, BOP, Commercial Auto, E&O). [4+ years]
• An active Property & Casualty insurance producer’s license
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong sales and negotiation abilities with a proven ability to meet sales targets.
• Working knowledge of carrier quoting systems, proficiency in insurance software, and familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce (SFDC).
• Comfortable using AI tools and automation to enhance productivity, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• A demonstrated passion for delivering an incredible customer experience and genuine empathy for small business owners.
• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and an entrepreneurial ownership mentality to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound dials to prospective and existing small business clients to assess their complex P&C insurance needs and recommend suitable coverage options.
• Quote and issue Property & Casualty policies, primarily with the NEXT Insurance carrier, in our offline sales channel.
• Achieve required daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity expectations.
• Provide human-in-the-loop support to optimize the AI Insurance Advisor, Gus, and assist customers with more complex needs.
• Maintain client relationships, manage policy renewals, and facilitate changes or endorsements to existing policies.
• Act as a trusted liaison between clients and carriers, including assisting clients with reports of losses and claims settlement when necessary.
• Actively work to cross-sell and up-sell additional P&C lines of coverage and strive to achieve monthly production goals for units and/or revenue.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and policy documentation within CRM systems (SFDC workflow).
• Stay current on industry trends, products, regulations, and underwriting guidelines to provide accurate advice and ensure compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed