Account Manager

Bridge Specialty Groupis seekinganAccount Managerto join our growing teaminOakbrook Terrace, IL!

The Account Manager quotes renewal business ina timely, efficient,professional,andaccuratemanner, all the while responsible for growing revenues. This position interacts with company and retail agent personnel in a diplomatic and knowledgeable mannerin order toestablishpositive relationships, increase revenues, andretainpolicies uponexpiration. In concert with other renewal business underwriters,isresponsible for production and profitability results of the renewal business segment of the commercial department.

How You Will Contribute:

• Process renewal property casualty business ina timelyand efficient manner to grow revenues andmaintainretention and profitability.  

• Examines such documents as application forms, inspection reports, insurance maps, and medical reports todeterminedegree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing, age, occupation, accident experience, and value and condition of property. Requestsadditionalinformation, if necessary, and accepts or rejects risks in conformance with company guidelines.  

• Underwrites renewal business by reviewinginsured’sfiles, producing agency experience, nature and frequency of losses and prior carrier loss experience.  

• Ensure that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paidin accordance withappropriate statelaws.  

• Review, analyze and underwrite risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, analyze exposures for quotes and renewal business, issue written indications, quotes and binders; use inspection companies to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies.  

• Markets andmeetswith retail agency customers to develop business and cultivate relationships to grow a book of business. Foster and improve relationships with other departments, producers, companies, and competitors.  

• Understand and extend Company facilities,utilizingbinding authorities or brokering risks whenrequiredto successfully negotiate a placement;be responsible foryour underwriting results.  

• Service and perpetuate existingbusinessesand have a keen awareness of priorities.  

• Assistin the training of other personnel as directed, not limited to instructing and training processors and assistants, review indications, quotes, binders, submissions, and policies for completeness and accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Active Property Casualty License or successfully complete Property Casualty licensing requirements within 90-days ofhire-date(preferred).

Skills & Experience to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) from four-year college or university or equivalent industry experience. (preferred) 

• Minimum educationrequiredHighSchool Diploma or GED.  

• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

• Exceptional telephone demeanor.

• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality.

• 2 – 3 years' experience in a similar position (preferred).

About Us:

Bridge Specialty Group creates a seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the marketcloutand talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp,propertyand personal lines.

With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premiumbook.

Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach.