Shepherd Insurance · 1 day ago
Insurance Advisor
Shepherd Insurance is a privately-owned insurance agency that has been providing risk management solutions since 1977. The Insurance Advisor will be responsible for selling the agency's products, developing a strong client base, and providing tailored insurance solutions. The role requires high interpersonal skills and collaboration with account managers to create renewal strategies.
Responsibilities
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by prospecting and networking
Performs sales and service functions for targeted markets and programs
Initiating and follow-up with customers and carriers to sell or resolve problems, answer questions, correspondence, and reports
Prepares, processes, reviews, and monitors various documents such as premiums, coverage of risk, policies, renewals, claims, applications, changes, endorsements, binders, contracts, etc
Contacts current and prospective clientele to sell and explain coverage gaps, present proposals, quotes, and sales based on client needs
Assists customer and arranges payment terms in accordance with established guidelines
Participate in sales seminars, sales and renewal meetings or educational activities to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, trends, regulations in the market place
Proactively collaborate and engage with account managers to develop renewal strategies, encompassing in-depth analysis, adjustment considerations, and negotiation tactics with carriers
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Required state licensing certification, or desire to become licensed at time of employment
Must desire to acquire advanced insurance designations
Familiar in a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), agency & document managing system
Preferred
Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in insurance industry is preferred
Experience: Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in sales is preferred
Education requirement: College degree in Business, Sales or related field is preferred
Professional designations are a plus