Job Description
Position Summary: The Director of Carrier Relations will be responsible for assisting in the managing of carrier and broker relationships. Responsible for review of agency performance with all carriers/brokers including the analysis and verification of commissions and production, etc. Acts a point person for potential agency errors and participates in research/investigation of potential E&O situations. Also acts as a resource for marketing and production staff regarding both carrier appetites and coverage analysis. Essential Tasks: - Management of carrier relations
- Review/analysis of financial results from carriers
- Market/Carrier knowledge communication to all Commercial staff
Core Competencies: - Leadership: Display leadership skills and ability to motivate fellow employees
- 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: - 3+ years of Commercial Property & Casualty Marketing experience required
Licensing and Credentials: - Active General Lines or Property & Casualty License required
Systems: - Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Physical Requirements: - Periodic travel to Carrier or Higginbotham office locations required* (approximately 25% of the year)
- 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
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.
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