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Commercial Lines Account Manager

Department: CL – Middle Market
Location: Buffalo, NY

About Promark, A Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: At Promark Partners we understand the important role insurance plays in providing clients, and their businesses, with financial security and peace of mind. Our state-of-the-art agency management program, dedicated staff, and absolute commitment to maintaining the highest level of integrity, professionalism and unparalleled customer service assures our clients they are always our priority. Promark Partners Insurance (PPI) Services began in 1977 as an association of three insurance agencies with over 45 years of combined experience, and the desire to pool their knowledge and expertise to build one agency dedicated to serving all the needs of their clients. Today this remains the focus of the agency with a highly skilled staff capable of providing personal, commercial, and professional insurance along with a full range of financial services and risk management.

Position Overview: The Commercial Lines Account Manager will support the marketing and sales teams by assisting with the development and execution of marketing strategies for commercial insurance products. This role involves coordinating marketing activities, managing communication channels, and providing administrative support to ensure the effective promotion of our commercial lines services.

Work Arrangement: This is a full-time position working in our office located at 6700 Main Street, Williamsville, NY.

Professional Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities for producers by obtaining and analyzing quotations and responses from various companies.
  • Gather necessary data, complete applications, and submit them to carriers to market new business opportunities for the agency, including preparing proposals for prospective clients.
  • Prepare and complete applications and supplemental documents for new business submissions to carriers.
  • Utilize carrier-specific online rating systems to generate quotes for new business.
  • Negotiate pricing and coverage options to support the agency's new business growth.
  • Assist Commercial Lines Account Managers in remarketing renewal business and analyzing quotes.
  • Create proposals for presentations according to established procedures.
  • Maintain internal client and carrier data in accordance with procedures.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with carrier underwriters.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of two years of experience in commercial lines carrier marketing and at least four years in the insurance industry.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of comprehension skills.
  • A passion for being part of a team that drives our company to industry leadership.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both peers and clients.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,000 employees operating in over 160 locations across 47 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
  • Company paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Personalized PTO
  • 401 (k)

Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 depending on experience.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.

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