Insurance Agent

Company Background 

Ownwell helps property owners reduce the costs of owning real estate. Our proprietary software automatically identifies property owners that are overpaying on real estate expenses, and recently launched a new Insurance Division! We then manage the end-to-end process of reducing insurance expense for homeowners through getting the absolute best rate possible.

Ownwell is well-funded and venture-backed by some of the best investors in the world. Our customer base has grown by more than 1000% year-over-year with exceptional feedback demonstrating clear product market fit. We are looking for driven and passionate team members who thrive in a collaborative, positive culture where we all win together. If this sounds like the place for you, come help us change the way everyday homeowners manage their real estate across the country.

Our Culture

People are our superpower! Centered in everything we do is a true sense of team. We listen and we learn from each other. We are on this rocketship together and embrace a fast-paced, truly collaborative environment. We are here to win as a team and as a company.

We’ve brought together General Appraisers, Certified Public Accountants, Property Tax Consultants, Data scientists, PhDs, best-in-class customer support representatives, and more to deliver top results for our customers.

Our core values are our guiding principles in everything we do

• Customer Obsession

• Take Ownership

• Do The Right Thing

• Go Far Together

• Accelerate Innovation

Role:

We are reshaping the process of buying insurance. Your role will be instrumental in developing Ownwell’s insurance offering and identifying the appropriate coverage for Ownwell’s clients. As an insurance agent, you will be responsible for selling insurance policies to customers, and cultivating lasting relationships.
You should be a self-starter, looking for a challenge, and excited to get your hands dirty. You should have extensive knowledge of available insurance products, a passion for sales, and excellent interpersonal skills. A top-notch insurance producer creates lasting and trusting relationships with clients by finding them the best product for their needs. At the same time, you’ll be working with Ownwell’s sales, marketing, product, and engineering teams to develop software, tooling, and marketing initiatives to provide more value to Ownwell customers across the country. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and bind new business with carriers
• Meet with potential clients to discuss their insurance needs and research available policy options for the client.
• Present and explain policy details to the clients
• Advising clients on risk management
• Advising clients on when and how to file a claim on their policy.
• Advise Ownwell product and engineering team on software development and automation opportunities.
• Maintain client relationships and provide support to Ownwell clients
• Retain customers year-over-year

Requirements:

• Must hold a Texas Property & Casualty insurance license.
• 1-3 years + of sales experience in an insurance brokerage with a proven track record of sales success.
• Strong knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance, marketplace, products, and services, developing productive business relationships with key insurance carriers.
• Personable, highly motivated, and goal oriented. Driven to achieve individual sales goals.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems and quoting platforms
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Nice to have: experience selling commercial insurance
• Experience with rater platforms like EZLynx or HawkSoft, various insurance carrier’s portals, GSuite and CRMs such as AgencyZoom or Salesforce is a plus
• Nice to have: experience selling commercial insurance

Ownwell offerings

• Highly Competitive Salary, warm, prequalified leads provided, no cold calling.
• Entrepreneurial culture. Own your career; we are here to support you in the journey.
• Access to First Round Network to build your community outside of Ownwell.
• Flexible PTO. We believe in giving you the flexibility to own your time off. In addition to flexible time off, you will get 11 company holidays. We offer the last week of the year to recharge and reset.
• Competitive health benefits. We care for you and your family's health, as reflected in our benefits coverage.
• Learning support through a $1,000 stipend per year to enable investing in your individual learning needs.
• Supporting parental journey. We offer up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental and bonding leave to support your journey as a new parent.
• As applicable complimentary real estate and tax consulting licensing and renewal

Ownwell's vision is to democratize access to real estate expertise. When we say we want to provide access, we mean providing access to everyone. To do that well, we need a team that's broadly representative. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Ownwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status.