Specialty Brokerage Commercial Lines Producer, Remote Work at Ohio Farmers Insurance Company in Maumee, Ohio

Job Description:

Westfield is a great place to work for many reasons. You could be one of them.

Westfield Services Inc. is a specialty insurance agency and services firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are wholly owned by Westfield Group in Westfield Center, Ohio, although we operate independently of our parent company.

You will be challenged. Rewarded. And valued for your unique experience, background and perspective.

Join a team where hard work pays off and original thinking is celebrated. As you build your future at Westfield Insurance, you will quickly learn that protecting our customer's future by delivering on our promise to help restore lives and rebuild businesses when the unexpected happens is at the heart of what we do. Building relationships and caring about people has been part of our culture since 1848. Be a part of a team that recognizes and appreciates those who take initiative, know how to elevate an idea and can innovate and seek opportunity in a changing world.

Specialty Brokerage, Commercial Lines Producer, Remote Work Job Summary

Salary Range: Minimum: $64,101.00 - Midpoint: $73,716.00 - Maximum: $83,331.00

The Commercial Lines Producer is responsible for generating their own book of business through established agents and recruiting new agents on a consistent basis. This includes responsibility for reviewing, submitting and placing new and renewal business. This role is also responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies in their specific territories/ programs.

Essential Functions (primary functions and/or reasons the job exists in order of importance)

1. Works independently to generate new books of business for our carriers.

2. Prepares sales proposals and develops quotes for new business prospects.

3. Reviews, submits, and places new and renewal business.

4. Provides quality customer service to producing agents in the day-to-day servicing of new business.

5. Maintains an operating knowledge of specific carrier coverage forms, eligibility requirements and program details.

6. Works with carriers and agents to develop new programs and grow the existing programs currently in place.

7. Works with Specialty Brokerage leadership analyzing and recommending new carriers.

8. Independently develops marketing strategies including creating, refining, and executing marketing plans.

9. Stays current on industry trends and assist in developing new agency and carrier relationships.

10. Cold calls agents to solicit business.

11. Handles incoming and outgoing correspondence including applications, quotes, policies, endorsements and brokerage agreements.

12. Maintains a current knowledge of billing systems and can assist agents with any questions that they may have including assisting with troubleshooting problems.

13. Maintains PC agent license and completes required continuing education.

14. Utilizes Applied Management system to manage accounts.

15. Travels as needed in order to perform other essential functions.

Desired Qualifications/Experience/Certification/Education (in order of importance)

1. 3+ years of insurance experience.

2. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Property-Casualty Insurance License within 90 days of employment.

3. Strong communication skills resulting in the ability to interact with agents, employees, and all levels of management including the following:

* Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.

* Adjusts communication content and style to meet need of diverse audience.

* Actively listens and checks for understanding.

4. Experience with and understanding of general business flows, procedures, and systems required.

5. Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office (Excel, Word) or other transferable software packages.

6. Experience handling confidential and sensitive information/situations with ability to maintain professionalism and diplomacy.

7. Insurance P&C brokerage experience.

8. High School Diploma, GED, OR commensurate work experience.

9. Valid driver's license and a driving record that confirms to company standards.

Physical Requirements (specific to the role)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Ability to work effectively in an office environment for 40+ hours per week (including sitting, standing and working on a computer for extended periods of time).

* Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as: telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.

* Ability to physically and accurately file.

* Ability to read standard typed documents.

* Ability to travel as required.

* Ability to operate an automobile within the parameters of the driving policy.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits, and wellness and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, flex-time, onsite fitness center and casual dress. Work-life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield Insurance.

To learn more about Westfield Services and the opportunities available, please visit us at http://www.westfieldservices.com/

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We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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