Sr. Account Executive-P&C Commercial with Private Equity (Future Opportunity-Chicago)

National Financial Partners Corp.•Chicago, IL

73d•$81,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NOTE: This opportunity is for future need. We expect to soon recruit for this role due to the increased business and career progression of current staff. Applying to this opportunity now will move qualified applicants to the shortlist when a new need arises. If you are looking for an immediate opportunity, please apply instead to our current openings (roles NOT labeled "future") via our Careers Page at https://careers.nfp.com. This will be for a hybrid role in our Chicago, IL office. The Senior Account Executive interacts with clients on a day-to-day basis while developing and maintaining relationships with both client and carrier representatives. You will provide expert guidance on all commercial coverage lines, with specialized knowledge in Private Equity, Construction, and Real Estate. This individual will prepare applications, specifications and marketing strategy for new business as well as the renewals of assigned clients. This role requires the employee to take on the role of lead consultant and primary point of contact for clients. The Senior Account Executive may work on large, complex accounts with large premiums and multifaceted coverages.

Requirements

Knowledge of all areas of commercial property & casualty insurance coverage with a strong acumen in Real Estate, Private Equity and Construction
Excellent written communication skills - writes clearly; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numeric data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Must have retail brokerage experience (can be in addition to, but not limited to only Carrier, Wholesaler, and Intermediary agencies)
Self-confident to make sound independent decisions
Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people/personalities
Strong leadership skills
Must be able to read, analyze and reconcile financial reports
Possess technical expertise plus good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle situations in a calm, courteous and professional manner
BA/BS preference
More than 8 years industry (Private Equity) and product line experience
Property & Casualty Broker's License required upon hire

Nice To Haves

CPCU or other P&C designation preferred

Responsibilities

Negotiates terms, conditions, coverage limits and pricing with carriers and wholesalers
Senior level facilitates requests and needs of the carriers on behalf of NFP's clients
Works with the Claims Department on relevant claims for assigned clients
Maintain ongoing relationships with complex and large clients; Act as the subject matter expert on Property & Casualty and carrier products and services.
Prepares renewal proposals for presentation to client, as well as new business proposals.
May visit clients to review insurance programs or introduce new products.
Requires expertise in multi-line accounts with more complex coverages including retrospective rating plans for large lines of coverages and foreign packages
Maintains a diary (follow-up system) to ensure policies, endorsements and other information is received to comply with requests
May supervise and direct the daily job activities of the Coordinators, Account Managers and Account Executives
Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, and clients through regular contact and client visits
Keep clients apprised of appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues