Personal Lines Service Team Lead

Element Risk•Medina, OH

11d

About The Position

Lead planning, organizing, staffing and operating activities of the personal lines service team, while creating and maintaining service and quality standards. The position involves daily contacts with customers and carriers, which encompasses information exchange, problem solving, quoting, significant contact with customers to collect information on any changes. Performs duties independently with little or no supervision, operating from established directions and instructions. Decisions are made within general agency constraints and insurance laws, and require independent decision-making. Thorough technical knowledge of personal insurance, including an understanding of personal insurance forms and risk alternatives. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent experience is desired.
Must be organized with demonstrated skills for effective communication both verbal and written with the ability to influence others.
Should be familiar with all operations with a thorough understanding of the agency system.
Should have at least five years of experience in personal lines underwriting and marketing with a multi-line insurance agency or brokerage operation.

Responsibilities

Implement agency policy as established.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and customer service by improving ongoing service delivery methods.
Provide agency efficiency through process improvement efforts.
Offer continuing service and advice to personal lines clients.
Direct Supervision of Personal Lines Service Team.
Give technical expertise to personal lines service staff.
Develop, implement, and monitor the training of the personal lines service staff.
Participate in the selection of new personal lines service employees.
Review subordinates’ performances and conduct their formal performance appraisals.
Assist in the development of strategies to accomplish and support the personal lines department’s business plan objectives.
Support and carry out the personal lines department’s action plan.
Support full utilization of automation system.
Stay informed regarding insurance technical knowledge, market trends, agency automation, company information, and other operating techniques.
Share knowledge with direct reports on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs.
Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly.
Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations and applicable laws.
Network with internal employees to improve the presence and reputation of the region and company.
Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration.