Commercial Insurance Producer

Commercial Producer

Swarts, Manning & Associates, with locations in Nevada, California, and Utah, is seeking applicants for a Commercial Lines Insurance Producer in San Clemente, CA. This opportunity is designed for individuals that have a strong sales background and are ready to start a serious career in insurance sales with an organization eager to help them meet their goals and build a solid financial future.

Job Description:

Produce new commercial lines business utilizing the Swarts Manning portfolio of insurance companies by performing the following tasks:

• Engage and develop new clientele for commercial lines throughout the region.
• Provide proper hand off to the Account Executive and assist in anticipating client needs and helping to respond to client questions and issues in a timely manner.
• Make necessary contacts both inside and outside of the organization in order to obtain client requested information and then relay information.
• Review client exposures, loss experience, current coverages, and recommend appropriate products and services on an annual basis.
• Create and present proposals to prospective clients.
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and complies with all internal policies and procedures.

Experience Requirements:

• A least three years of sales experience.
• Holds appropriate P&C license. Professional designations a plus, e.g. CPCU, CIC, CISR etc.
• Insurance experience a plus.

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to network, develop relationships, and close deals.
• Proven time management skills are necessary. Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and accurate work products with a customer service focus, and respond with a sense of urgency as required.
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to ask thoughtful and probing questions in order to determine a client's needs. Must be detail oriented with effective follow-up skills.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience using customer or contact relationship management software strongly preferred, knowledge of AMS 360 is ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team-oriented self-starter in a high visibility client environment.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company standards, and a commitment to personal and professional development.

Core Competencies:

• Sales
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Listening Skills
• Organized
• Team Player
• Professional & Ethical
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving

Benefits:

• Fully Paid Health Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 days starting PTO
• 401k