Gallagher · 4 hours ago
Account Executive, Commercial Lines
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGallagher is a leading insurance brokerage focused on delivering tailored solutions and risk management strategies. The Account Executive, Commercial Lines role involves providing comprehensive client support, managing client relationships, and developing insurance solutions to meet client needs.
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Responsibilities
Leads meetings with clients, including meetings at client locations
Responsible for providing comprehensive client support and acts as main client contact for book of business
Effectively manages difficult client communications including loss of coverage, claim denials, unfavorable underwriting and other challenging renewal scenarios
Negotiates and sells lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts as appropriate
May design insurance and risk management plans for clients as assigned and directed by Agency management
Owns all audit, review and claims processes for assigned book of business
Analyzes data to draft client service plans, stewardship reports, and other meaningful reports tailored to the needs of the client and circumstances of the presentation
Develops and maintains strong personal relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel
Proficient in underwriting practices; able to manage underwriting relationships
Fluent in the client’s industry and current events that can modify the coverages needed
Reviews changes in carrier offerings and policies and relays information to the larger service team
Mentors or formally directs the work of more junior team members including Account Coordinators, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers
Facilitates and collaborates with account team on the agency’s renewal strategy
Provides clients with Insurance Coverage Review and reviews methods of handling risks
Identifies and explains gaps in coverage
Works with the producer to write new business
Attends carrier functions to learn new coverage options and risk assessment strategies
Conducts book reviews to determine which accounts need an in-person risk assessment or client meeting to support agency retention
Other duties as assigned
Some travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience
Active Property & Casualty License
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Appropriate licensing as required
Preferred
Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships
Solid financial acumen
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (45)
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2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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