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Account Assistant - Commercial Department
Brown & Brown of Washington, Inc.
Location: Tacoma, WA
Job Summary:
Provide support to Account Managers or Dept. Manager on both renewal and new business marketing or presentations for commercial clients, helping to build, expand or solidify relationships with customers & carriers
- Compose or assist in composition of highly technical or sensitive correspondence
- Complete new &/or renewal applications, proposals, and related documents as directed
- Contact clients &/or underwriters to obtain additional info or to answer questions
- File set up, maintenance or data entry in both paper & paperless environments
- Service client accounts including endorsements, certificate or audit processing
- Potential to perform as backup to main receptionist or do various other non-technical tasks as assigned
Required Competencies:
- Current Washington State Insurance License (agent or broker acceptable) or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire if coming from another state where similar license is held
- Minimum three (3) years agency or brokerage experience handling the services needs of a large book of business; prefer experience with contractors/bonding, non-profits, municipalities or manufacturing type risks
- Strong writing skillsability to translate technical information in a manner understandable to all levels of clients
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
- Having an analytical mindset, detail oriented, highly accurate and possessing strong multi-tasking skills
Ability to work well in a team environment with multiple personalities
- Proficient in computers Applied System preferred ¡V along with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet or Database searches; carrier policy management systems and experience in a paperless work environment a plus
- Desire for professional growth within the Insurance Industry a must, to include holding a professional designation or willingness to pursue one within 2 years of hiring.
Salary Range: DOE
Relocation Expenses: not covered
Contact:
Angela Bennett
abennett@bbtacoma.com
phone:253.396.5546
Attention Brown & Brown Employees: Don't forget - when applying for a position with another Brown & Brown office you must first inform your current Supervisor/Profit Center Manager. Before scheduling an interview with you the hiring manager will contact your supervisor to confirm that notification has taken place and that you are employed in good standing and eligible for transfer.