Account Executive - Surety

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined.

Brown & Brown is looking for an Account Executive to join our Surety team specializing in Renewable Energy!

*This is a fully remote role!* *Surety experience is required*

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage and retain existing book of business and pursue new opportunities for the book, where appropriate, including a specific business plan for growth
• Provide customer support to the customer's decision-makers as well as day-to-day technical customer representatives
• Develop and pursue cross-selling opportunities with Customer Account Managers
• Monitor level of customer service and assist with claim issues as needed
• Follow-up to address and resolve customer complaints and resolve any problems or issues
• Encourage and coordinate teamwork and communication among those who service customers
• Ensure proper resources from within the organization are involved and introduce new products/processes to improve customer experiences
• Create and oversee customer service plans for customers and understand the needs of the customer
• Prepare customer presentations and new business strategies, including proposals while ensuring agreement with customer's requests and requirements
• Set regularly scheduled meetings on a frequency that is appropriate for each customer
• Present proposals to customers, ensuring appropriate teammates and resources are represented and/or attend
• Assist the Customer Account Managers with the collection of receivables
• Maintain good relations with carrier personnel
• Exercise considerable discretion and independent judgement
• Keep current on marketplace changes and inform customers as necessary
• Become significantly involved and develop expertise in a declared sector or market area by networking and participating in professional development activities
• Other duties or special projects may be assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in the field of business or financial related field is preferred with three (3) years of related insurance experience; other combination of work and/or education will be considered
• Advanced understanding of surety and business terminology is preferred
• Exceptional telephone demeanor with above average empathy, able to read the subtleties of non-verbal communication and respond accordingly
• Strong, consistent, and assertive communication skills
• Highly self-confident and able to rebound from the rejection
• Fluent with Microsoft Windows, Office 365, Word, and Excel
• AMS360 experience or skills to learn software program at an accelerated ability
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Discretionary Time Off
• Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Target Pay: $90K - $120K annually

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Target Pay

$125,000.00 USD Annual

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.