Commercial Insurance Department Manager Property and Casualty Insurance Industry Mercer County, NJ The Department Manager oversees the guidance, growth, and management of the Commercial Insurance Team focused on the sales and servicing of both new and existing client policies. This role entails offering technical expertise to facilitate the inside service for clients, both new and current, by managing sales, account development, and troubleshooting in line with the agency's goals and procedures. The aim is to bolster client retention and explore new prospect opportunities to enhance and expand the Unit. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to: managing service staff, mentoring, and fostering their development. The Manager will handle employee management by setting priorities, creating work plans and schedules, addressing departmental issues, monitoring attendance, and approving expense reports. The management of staff includes tasks like interviewing, hiring, training, supporting career advancement, conducting performance evaluations, implementing performance improvement plans, and managing terminations. Additionally, the Manager will supervise all unit staff in relation to selling, processing, and servicing the insurance needs of clients. It is essential to create a workplace that attracts and retains highly skilled employees while ensuring the Department operates efficiently to meet or surpass sales, retention, and service objectives. The Manager will also outline educational and career development pathways for all Commercial Lines personnel. Hands-on assistance, training, and mentorship will be provided to team members to support their professional growth and success. Goals for both individuals and the department will be established, monitored, and assessed regularly through performance reviews and monthly progress reports. Encouraging teamwork and a culture focused on sales within the department is key. Account rounding and cross-selling or referral opportunities should be actively promoted. The Manager will collaborate with Account Managers to review account retention, guaranteeing compliance with retention goals and achieving agency targets for retained business through proactive initiatives. Monthly meetings will be held to discuss market conditions, competitor insights, product updates, and client servicing. Additionally, renewal meetings with all Commercial Account Managers and production staff will be conducted to ensure that renewals are addressed promptly. Candidates must possess valid Property/Casualty/Life/Health Lines Licenses, where applicable, with a preference for a Bachelor's Degree. A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in Commercial account management or processing, particularly in an agency or risk management setting, is necessary, alongside 3 to 5 years of preferred supervisory experience. Industry designations such as ARM, CIC, or CPCU are advantageous, or the candidate should seek further knowledge through relevant courses with the intention of obtaining such certifications. A comprehensive understanding of agency management systems, workflow procedures, underwriting, and sales and service processes is essential, along with a high standard of professionalism, ethical conduct, and visionary leadership qualities.
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