Commercial Lines Licensed Agent – New Business Sales

COVU•Redwood, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote opportunity for a top-performing Commercial Lines Sales Agent who wants to focus on connecting with business owners and closing deals, rather than administrative tasks. The role involves winning commercial accounts across the country using a modern insurance platform. COVU offers a career with purpose and profit, where agents act as trusted advisors to business owners, helping them protect their operations, employees, property, and future. The company fosters a culture of ownership and collaboration, with high achievers working together and sharing sales strategies. Agents will have autonomy in managing their book of business, supported by a dedicated team.

Requirements

Active P&C license in 5 or more states, with particular need in TX, FL, NY, CA and MA.
5+ years of demonstrated success as a licensed agent, with a focus on commercial lines new business sales.
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding new business sales targets, ideally selling nationally.
Deep understanding of commercial insurance products, policies, and carrier underwriting guidelines.
AMS proficiency: hands-on experience using agency management systems (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360, HawkSoft, EZLynx) to quote new business and manage accounts.
CRM expertise: proven ability to manage a sales pipeline in modern CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho).

Nice To Haves

A "hunter" mentality with a relentless drive to win new business.
Exceptional communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to build rapport with business owners and close effectively.
An entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to own financial success.
A detail-oriented, organized approach to managing pipeline and accounts.
Comfort learning new technology (training is provided).

Responsibilities

Drive new commercial business revenue by prospecting, building a strong referral network, and using tech-enabled tools to manage the sales pipeline.
Win new accounts nationally across multiple states, utilizing broad carrier access to quote, place, and close business.
Act as a trusted risk advisor by assessing prospect exposures and recommending appropriate coverage (GL, Property, BOP, Workers' Comp, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, etc.).
Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities to round out accounts and grow premium.
Deliver an exceptional client experience to foster loyalty, high retention, and referrals.