Contracting Manager

ASH Brokerage•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

On the Producer Services Contracting Team, we ensure agents are correctly appointed under Ash Brokerage with the appropriate payment structure. The Contracting Manager will coordinate and prioritize the timely gathering and processing of required licensing documentation necessary for agents to be appointed at the carriers and contracted under Ash Brokerage. This role is an integral part of an agent’s dedicated team, consisting also of internal and external sales, and case management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration or related field, plus two to three years of related experience and/or training, or An equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong PC skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.) are required
Prior experience using CRM software is a plus
Detail-oriented and accurate
Sense of urgency
Quick learner / Coachable
Effective communicator through all available channels: Phone, email, instant message, etc.
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritize the timely gathering and processing of required licensing documentation necessary for agents to be appointed at the carriers and contracted under Ash Brokerage.
Maintain ongoing knowledge of carrier appointment and contracting requirements.
Gain working knowledge of the software platforms Ash uses.
Build relationships with internal and external partners.
Be well-versed in all of Ash’s partner accounts and determine how an agent should be contracted by product line.
Work with carrier’s contacts for exceptions (i.e. agent declines, dating issues, etc.).
Be responsible for getting an agent set up with a carrier in order to write and be paid for insurance business.
Consult with advisors on best practices related to contracting and commission payouts (i.e. Agency commissions, licensing status, LLCs, and Corporations).