Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
- Market and sell personal lines insurance policies. Proactively contact all leads to recommend appropriate insurance, quote and place coverage. Identify and assess client risk exposures. (65‑75%)
- Foster referral relationships with all real estate personnel including agents, office managers and mortgage brokers to maximize sales opportunities. (20-25%)
- Provide work direction as appropriate to new business specialists to ensure all aspects of client on-boarding are completed properly and in a timely manner. (0-5%)
- Actively monitor and report to management any circumstances that may lead to a potential or actual insurance errors and omissions claim, DOI (department of insurance) or related complaints. (0-5%)
- Remain current on industry trends and specific carrier underwriting requirements. Follow all company procedures and processing guidelines. (0-5%)
- Ensure license remains current to include taking CEUs as needed in a timely manner. (0-5%)
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)
Performance Expectations
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
- Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
- Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience and knowledge; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience:
- Two years’ successful personal lines insurance sales experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent sales and marketing skills.
- Working knowledge of insurance agency operations, coverages, rates, markets and applicable insurance laws/codes.
- Working knowledge of risk assessment and risk management techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent automation, time management, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of real estate, title, and/or mortgage businesses preferred.
- Appropriate state agent/broker personal lines insurance license.
We offer a full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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What We Do
HomeServices of America, Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minn., developed a strategy that integrates all the pieces of the real estate transaction puzzle including mortgage, title, escrow, insurance and relocation into a suite of home services that work together. Today, while our companies each operate autonomously, they share the unifying priority of delivering an exceptional experience to customers throughout the home buying transaction process. As the parent organization, we support our companies with technological innovation, operational excellence together with operational, legal and financial expertise to stay relevant throughout the home buying and home selling process. Through its affiliate companies, HomeServices of America is the second-largest homeownership service provider in the United States. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., HomeServices’ operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties and other homeownership services. HomeServices Relocation, LLC is the full-service relocation arm of HomeServices of America which provides every aspect of domestic and international relocation to corporations around the world.







