As one of the largest independent agencies in Texas, we’re proud to be known for our exceptional, values-based culture and are consistently recognized as one of the best places to work. We believe this serves as a reflection of our excellent client service, our philanthropic efforts, focus on employee well-being, sound financial management, and a bright prospect for the future.
The Commercial Lines Account Executive is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring their insurance needs are met with tailored solutions. You will partner with Producers on sales strategies and identifying new business opportunities while cultivating strong client relationships and contributing to the overall profitability of the organization. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with underwriters and risk managers to assess client risks, negotiate terms, and secure competitive coverage options. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of commercial insurance products, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated history of maintaining business relationships in the insurance industry.
- Manages an assigned book of business and builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients.
- Secure existing business and drive the sales of additional services and coverage levels (account rounding)
- Cultivate relationships with the decision maker in the client’s organization as well as handle interactions with the day-to-day client representatives.
- Effectively coordinate with Account Managers, Marketing Managers, Client Services, etc. to provide the best product/coverage for each client associated with the assigned book of business.
- Provides technical support as well as coordinating and facilitating; specifically in analyzing client needs, coverage forms, and quotations.
- Negotiate and oversee the negotiations of renewals (coverage terms and/or pricing)
- Solidify and maintain carrier and intermediary relationships.
- Oversee contract reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent required.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial insurance experience
- Risk management experience and education including analysis of contracts and agreements and determining fulfillment of insurance requirements.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Capable of interacting with clients to cultivate strong relationships.
- Must be able to utilize Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate or advanced level.
- Ability to use software to track client data and develop and customize reports.
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development track to support career growth
- Generous time-off allowance, as well as major holidays
- Comprehensive benefit selection, including company 401(k) match
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Support for work/life integration, with flexible work from home options available.
Hotchkiss is an EOE and drug-free workplace. All applicants must be authorized to work in and currently reside in the United States.
NO AGENCIES OR 3RD PARTY INQUIRIES
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What We Do
At Hotchkiss Insurance, we know by safeguarding one's most valuable assets, people and businesses are better able to grow and prosper. We work with you to understand your unique business and deliver tailored insurance solutions and risk management to protect you from life’s uncertainties. With an advisory approach and an ability to reduce complexity, we demonstrate an abiding care for all of those who entrust themselves to us. Whether you know you need business insurance, risk management, employee benefits consulting, personal insurance, surety, or you just want to start the conversation, we've got you covered.
Hotchkiss is Texas-based, with main offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. For more than 40 years, we've protected businesses of all sizes and industries. (Including construction, education, restaurants, landscapers, nursery growers, manufacturing, religious institutions, commercial construction, technology, home builders, energy, more)
Endorsed by: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association, Texas Irrigation Association
Member of: Builder Agent Network, exclusively endorsed by Texas Association of Builders
Founders of: Texas Green Industry Safety Group, Texas Home Builders Safety Group
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