P&C Marketing Director at Houchens Insurance Group INC. – Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Summary

The P&C Marketing Director will provide marketing for Commercial Lines accounts and maintain strong relationships with carriers through the following duties.

50% Relationships and Marketing

• Assisting with or collects data from prospect needed to market account for all lines of coverage.
• Developing quality submissions to carriers for appropriate types of coverage.
• Submitting information to insurance carriers and negotiates premiums and coverage in a timely manner.
• Negotiating with carrier personnel and underwriters to develop the most attractive proposal our prospects.
• Reviewing quotes, prepares spreadsheets, and additional content specific to prospect size and situation.
• Interacting regularly to maintain conducive and personal relationships with carrier personnel; this includes managing phone calls and emails in a timely manner and attending off-site meetings as scheduled for relationship building and product knowledge.
• Preparing formal proposals and communicating to Sales Producers.
• Maintaining Producer/Director confidence in job knowledge, judgment calls, and awareness of current industry trends and developments.
• Handling complex policy issues and finding resolution without Producer/Director involvement.

30% Insurance Knowledge

Possess extensive knowledge of various Property and Casualty lines of business and is capable of researching various resources to gain more knowledge. Applies this to all other areas of responsibility.

10% Teamwork, Communication and Organization:

Works together with team and with other departments, such as Sales Producers, Account Managers, etc. Plans and discusses the execution of strategies. Meets deadlines set forth by Producers. Volunteers to back up and/or assist other as needed. Manages PTO with departmental needs. Completes special projects as assigned by Director. Assists in training new team members.

10% Determination

Displays commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises approximately 1-5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

At least five years of related insurance experience and/or training, preferably handling multi-line, commercial accounts; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

Must hold applicable state insurance license or have the ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment. Must be able to obtain insurance designations as set forth by the organization’s education plan.