Commercial Lines Support

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Ridgeland, MS, USA
In-Office or Remote
Junior
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Provides administrative and operational support for a commercial insurance affinity program. Responsibilities include preparing documents, routing communications, maintaining agency records and files, compiling reports, tracking certificates of insurance, coordinating e-signature workflows, and supporting account management processing. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, dependability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Applied Epic or similar systems, and DocuSign.
Summary Generated by Built In

Position Summary: The Commercial Lines Support Representative provides direct administrative and operational support to the affinity program team, reporting to the Program Director. This is a detail-oriented, execution-focused role responsible for keeping program documents organized, agency systems updated, schedules running, and routine workflows moving. The Commercial Lines Support Representative works closely with the Program Director, Account Managers, Client Service Associates, and producers to ensure the team has what it needs to serve program members well.

Essential Tasks:

  • Prepares, formats, and proofreads documents, reports, correspondence, presentations, and member-facing materials (including welcome packets and renewal notices) on behalf of the program team
  • Handles incoming communications — routing inquiries, taking messages, and drafting responses
  • Enters and maintains accurate records in the agency management system (Applied Epic or similar); maintains organized electronic filing for program records, policy documents, and client files
  • Pulls standard reports and compiles information from agency systems to support internal program reviews and team preparation
  • Assists with certificate of insurance (COI) tracking — maintaining logs of certificate holders, expirations, and pending requests
  • Supports the Account Management team with routine processing tasks: application routing, DocuSign workflows, and flagging outstanding items for follow-up

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
  • Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
  • Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
  • Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
  • Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
  • Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
  • Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
  • Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
  • Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1+ years of administrative, operations, or technical support experience required; insurance industry experience a plus
  • Experience with DocuSign or similar e-signature platforms (preferred)

Licensing and Credentials:

  • Willingness to obtain a P&C license preferred

Systems:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Applied Epic experience preferred; knowledge of a similar Account Management System (AMS) acceptable
  • Familiarity with DocuSign or similar e-signature tools preferred

     Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift 25 pounds
    • Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
    • Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
    • Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
    • Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions

    Benefits & Compensation: 

    • Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 
    • Employee Wellness Program 
    • Company paid holidays, plus PTO 

    Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham.  Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.

    *Applications will be accepted until the position is filled 

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Skills Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • At least 1 year of administrative, operations, or technical support experience
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
    • Associate's or bachelor's degree
    • Insurance industry experience
    • Experience with DocuSign or similar e-signature platforms
    • Willingness to obtain a property and casualty license
    • Experience with Applied Epic or a similar account management system
    • Ability to lift 25 pounds and perform required physical activities

    Higginbotham Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Higginbotham and has not been reviewed or approved by Higginbotham.

    • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with extensive insurance options and access to high-quality plans at competitive rates. Employer contributions toward medical premiums and additional coverage options are described as part of the package.
    • Equity Value & Accessibility Employee ownership is highlighted as a notable component of total rewards, framed as an “owner” model with potential long-term upside. Stock programs, grants, profit units, or similar participation are described as part of compensation for some roles.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is repeatedly positioned as a strength, including references to strong PTO and time to support community involvement. A flexible work environment and some hybrid flexibility are also described as part of the overall rewards experience.

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    The Company
    HQ: Fort Worth, TX
    1,095 Employees
    Year Founded: 1948

    What We Do

    We're an employee owned and customer inspired, insurance and financial services broker that's family to our employees, accountable to our clients, teammates to our carriers, and generous to our communities. By using our independence to commit to transparency and demonstrate authenticity, we're a company that leads with values so value leads.

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