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Commercial Insurance Account Manager

Denis Development · Hamilton Township, NJ

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
2d ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon Denis Development's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Service-focused commercial lines account manager for Rue Insurance's book of accounts over $25k premium. Handles renewals, carrier remarketing, and account-rounding recommendations, with support for new business goals.
Who you'd sell to
Commercial insurance clients with accounts over $25k premiumIn their words: “providing outstanding client service and advisory support to all new and existing clients in a book of business (accounts above $25k in premium)”
Where deals come from
Mostly handed to you: inbound leads or a set list of customers.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 2 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Red lights

None spotted.

Green lights

  • SDR or inbound support. You won't be building all of your own pipeline from zero.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  3. 3.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  4. 4.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  5. 5.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
Rue Insurance’s Account Managers are trusted advisors that liaise between clients and insurance carriers to convey information, provide understanding, and ensure work is performed in an accurate, timely manner. Commercial Lines Account Managers are primarily responsible for providing outstanding client service and advisory support to all new and existing clients in a book of business (accounts above $25k in premium). Quality of work must exemplify the best-in-class service standards established by Rue Insurance at all times. The Account Manager’s main focus is to build and maintain client relationships to support the new business and retention goals of their department.  Requirements Key Responsibilities - Manage the servicing responsibilities of a book of business, including policy renewals, requests for policy changes and proofs of insurance, contract and insurance requirement reviews, and assist with onboarding new clients  - Process client coverage renewals in a timely manner, from obtaining updated client operations and exposure data, to obtaining renewal quotations from insurers, analyzing and disclosing coverage changes, preparing renewal proposals for client presentation, and binding coverage - Prepare complete marketing submissions with detailed instructions for Rue’s Marketing Department when remarketing is requested – continue to work closely with marketer until final renewal or replacement of coverage  - Proactively identify opportunities to educate clients, initiate inter-agency referrals, and offer enhanced or new coverage/account rounding recommendations to minimize client risk  - Proactively identify opportunities to educate clients, initiate inter-agency referrals, and offer enhanced or new coverage/account rounding recommendations to minimize client risk  - Handle all client requests (internal and external) in a timely, friendly, empathetic and professional manner  - Perform assigned responsibilities in accordance with the agency-established client service standards  - Independently handle all routine client servicing without producer involvement  - Build and maintain long-term client relationships to support the departmental retention goals  - Provide clients a clear response on coverage or billing questions including information on rate fluctuations or policy changes to ensure full understanding  - Follow all agency processes and procedures, including but not limited to, Epic Workflows, client documentation, paper and electronic records retention guidelines, etc.  - Accompany producers on client visits to accounts, as requested  - Participate in educational programs to enhance knowledge and skills, and/or achieve or maintain professional designation(s)  - Be familiar with and follow agency E&O guidelines  - Attend and actively participate in regular department and monthly company Meetings  - Perform all other duties or projects as assigned by management  Reports to: Commercial Lines Manager             Department: Commercial Lines  Work Schedule & Classification: Full-time, salaried (non-exempt) position  Salary: $65,000 - $95,000 plus bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance Physical Requirements: Must be capable of sitting for a long period of time, working on a computer, standing, and walking.   Required Qualifications - Valid NJ Property and Casualty Insurance Licenses - At least 3 years of commercial lines account management experience  - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills  - Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail  - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills  - Excellent customer service mindset and skills  - Ability to multi-task and complete work with a sense of urgency  - Team player with a positive attitude  - Knowledge of insurance company rating systems  - Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Experience with agency management software Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree - Experience using Applied Systems Epic - Active Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation - Active Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Insurance Designation Benefits Benefits:  - Paid Time Off (PTO) - 401(k) with Employer Match - Profit Sharing Plan - Flexible work and In Office/Remote Hybrid Work Schedules (after 90 days) - Insurance options for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Accident Death & Dismemberment and Identity Theft About Rue Insurance  Rue Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the state of NJ, having been established in 1917. We offer insurance solutions throughout NJ and PA with a focus on Mercer, Bucks, Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset counties and licenses in most states across the US. We consistently win “Best Places to Work NJ” and recently “Best Places to Work Insurance”, a national designation. We have an exceptional and diverse company culture that has led to our average employee remining with us for over a decade. Our employees give 5 star customer service to our clients which in turn has fostered our sterling reputation.  Equal Opportunity Employer  Rue Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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