Overview:

Alera Group is looking for a Account Manager Associate who is highly motivated and who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team – joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business (Business Insurance, July 2024). We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

HF&C was founded in 1928 and has been part of the CNY community since then. In October 2022, HF&C became part of an Alera Group company, a national insurance and financial services firm. Haylor, Freyer & Coon is an insurance agency that offers insurance, risk management, and employee benefits services. The services include insurance, risk management, surety, and benefit consulting. HF&C also specializes in a number of areas, including construction, transportation, municipalities, school districts, college students, agriculture, real estate, and more. In addition, HF&C partners with every insurance market that is licensed as a best in class carrier. At Haylor, Freyer & Coon, we believe that talented, caring people make all the difference. HF&C is a Top 100 Insurance Agency, recognized as Best Place to Work on a National, State and Local level.

Responsibilities:

The Marketing Account Manager is responsible for procuring the most advantageous coverage at the most competitive price for our Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance clients. The individual will work closely with Risk Management Advisors and Commercial Lines staff to market new accounts in order to achieve agency sales goals and service standards.

Marketing:

Exhibit comprehensive insurance knowledge including but not limited to coverages, coverage comparisons and recommending coverage

Assist Risk Management Advisors with market appetite, research and market selections

Build and maintain relationships with carrier underwriters by creating a professional and complete submission

Maintain knowledge of markets and carrier appetites

Exhibit skills necessary to negotiate desirable outcomes by anticipating carrier perspective

Be proactive and anticipate the needs of the prospect and the Risk Management Advisor

Travel and participate in carrier meetings and relationship building activities

Participate in special assignments as requested by management

 Technical:

Maintain current knowledge & demonstrate efficient use of our client management systems resulting in compliance with minimum service level standards

Timely management of correspondence as required by department, including email and client document management system

Prepare professional client documents

Meet and maintain service level standards and uphold quality system procedures

Seize development opportunities to further personal and professional development

Support team by building strong relationships and sharing knowledge and useful techniques

Personal Attributes:

Strong verbal and written skills including the ability to present and express insurance concepts

Ability to shift focus and manage time in order to prioritize work load and to meet time sensitive deadlines

Lead by example

Qualifications:

Bachelors’ Degree

5-10 years’ experience in Property Casualty Insurance in an Account Manager, Sales or Marketing role

NY State Property & Casualty license

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills & Expertise in Microsoft Office products

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more.

Salary range is $70,000 - 100,000 per year, based on experience.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. If you're a California resident, please read the  prior to applying.

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