Current Opening:

Group Benefits Insurance Business – Account Executive

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CH Insurance is looking for a full-time group benefits marketing professional.

 

Full Job Description

Location: Syracuse, NY

SUMMARY

CH Insurance, an independent insurance agency is seeking an experienced group benefits account executive. This position will be responsible for growing the CH Benefits Division as well as working with existing clients.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Prospect and develop potential new customers.

• Develop book of business.

• Awareness and familiarity with insurance company products, underwriting guidelines and criteria.

• Prepares summaries and proposals for new and renewal accounts.

• Make submissions to insurance companies, follow up for quotes, negotiate with companies, and onboard new clients.

• Communicate with clients to retain current business or write additional coverages.

• Go out on sales calls.

• Go out on sales calls with other producers to assist them to obtain new business.

• Continued education on trends, market conditions, licensing requirements.

• Participate in weekly and monthly sales meetings.

• Attend carrier presentations/seminars/etc.

• Working knowledge and competency working in Applied EPIC or similar agency management system, Microsoft Word and Excel, and/or Adobe PDF.

• Establish relationships with insurance carrier underwriters and marketing representatives.

• Maintain marketing files.

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• 3 or more years of independent insurance agency and/or insurance carrier underwriting experience related to marketing and prospective accounts.

• Proven track record of closing successful sales.

• Applied (EPIC) or similar agency management system experience preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of group benefits products.

• Knowledge of computer software packages, including Word and Excel.

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Team player with a good work ethic.

• Good organization skills including prioritizing time sensitive assignments.

• Ability to be proactive and follow up with clients.

• Ability to multitask to work on multiple accounts with common due dates, etc.

• NYS Health and Life license required. Property and Casualty license a plus.

• Maintain NYS Health and Life License through continuing education.

• Employee Navigator knowledge is a plus.

 

This position is a salaried exempt position.  Normal work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.  There may be times when additional time may need to be put in during busy season.

 

BENEFITS

• Salary based on experience

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• AD&D insurance

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Telecommuting program

• Paid parking

 

CH Insurance is a family owned, independent local insurance agency located in downtown Syracuse. We have been honored with numerous awards of the years.  In 2016 CH Insurance was voted the #1 company for best places to work, 2018 Business of the year under 50 EEs, Economic champions each year by Centerstate CEO, 2019 family business of the year, and recently awarded various community awards.  Community is the cornerstone of what we do.  We are very active in our community and have supported many charities including, The Joseph House for Women, Davids Refuge, In my Fathers Kitchen, and Francis House.

To apply click the link below and attach you resume.