Join our growing team in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area! Must be bilingual in English and Spanish. Must be a licensed Resident Producer in the state of Michigan!
• Promote and sell several types of insurance policies to individuals on behalf of insurance companies which involve personal and commercial automobile, motorcycle, RV’s, boat, homeowners, renters,’ and other recreational products.
• Utilizing the Comparative Rater, take details of prospective clients by phone, or in the Agency, to generate multiple quotes from different Insurance Carriers and submit new business applications.
• Understand the requirements of the customer and customize insurance plans to fit the need of everyone.
• Explain different options to prospective client and encourage the sale of the insurance policy that best suits their needs.
• Stay up to date on services, products and plans offered at the Agency.
• Generate renewal reports weekly and requote clients.
• Accept installment payments on behalf of the Carrier at the Agency during normal business hours.
• Make changes & process endorsements to active insurance policies on behalf of an existing client.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as bookkeeping, handling bank deposits and maintaining records, reports, and files.
• Check Agency voicemail & email multiple times throughout the day.
• Respond to all Underwriting requests received at the Agency.
• Complete an employee checklist daily to maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Agency.
Key Requirements
Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates:
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensed in the State of Michigan - Property & Casualty Resident Producer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to go after sales and be competitive while still putting the client first.
• Ability to analyze client’s requirements and think critically to find the best solutions for their needs.
• Well organized and meticulous.
• General and technical knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus!
• A team player who is punctual and possesses a strong work ethic.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with internet navigation, paperless file management system, online electronic checkbook (QuickBooks), spreadsheets, and word processing programs.
• Responsible, trustworthy, with the ability to problem solve independently.
This job is full-time based around the Grand Rapids area. The position has an hourly base rate, plus profit sharing.
