Commercial Lines Producer

Houchens Insurance Group Inc. • Washington Township, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, where your expertise will drive success in our thriving agency. Houchens Insurance Group is a 100% employee-owned company with a great culture and excellent benefits, dedicated to embodying the three fundamental pillars of service: Clients, Co-owners, and Communities. We are big on growing and celebrating the talent that we hire. This role involves selling insurance to new and current clients, providing policy services, prospecting for new business, and maintaining a strong work ethic to achieve annual goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or three to five years of insurance experience and/or business sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold applicable state insurance license or have the ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain insurance designations as set forth by the organization’s education plan.

Responsibilities

• Gaining a thorough knowledge of the client’s overall business, including individual concerns.
• Analyzing clients’ insurance and risk needs by making observations, identifying objectives, and developing strategies.
• Directing sales function in the placement of coverages, including the negotiation of coverages and premiums with underwriters.
• Helping policyholders settle insurance claims in the event of a loss.
• Anticipating future needs and calls on established clients to renew and upgrade accounts.
• Developing long-term relationships with clients and underwriters.
• Performing prospecting necessary to achieve new business goals set by the VP of Sales.
• Determining avenues to achieve sales goals (may include cold calling, referral opportunities, and association/industry involvement).
• Ensuring the collection of premiums.
• Taking ownership of accounts.
• Utilizes strong organizational and time management skills in order to maintain efficiency.
• Works to support the organization's goals and values.
• Benefits the organization through networking activities outside of work.
• Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program.

Benefits

• Variable compensation with unlimited growth based on your performance.
• Ownership in the company in the form of stock via the Houchens Industries ESOP.
• Long-term career with substantial development and advancement opportunities.
• Operating within a production team model to ensure efficient operations and optimal output.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and many more supplemental benefits.
• Work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level