Career Opportunities

Commercial Flood Account Manager

ProteoWise

ProteoWise

Sales & Business Development
Connecticut, USA
Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Come join one of our portfolio companies - reThought Flood!! https://www.rethoughtinsurance.com

About reThought Flood

Founded in 2017 by insurance and insurance technology professionals, reThought Flood is an InsurTech Managing General Agent (MGA) focused on the US Commercial Flood marketplace. Damage from flooding in the US costs billions of dollars each year. Currently, 90%+ of commercial and residential properties in the US do not have flood coverage.

As an MGA, reThought offers Commercial and Residential Flood insurance on behalf of A-rated A.M. Best rated carriers. reThought has developed a state-of-the-art proprietary underwriting methodology and risk assessment technology. Unlike most perils, when it comes to flood, reThought‘s technology enables the most accurate and profitable means by which to visualize, assess, underwrite, and price Commercial Flood.

Why reThought Flood

  • In January 2023, we completed a successful Series B funding round, which closely follows a successful financing round in 2021 – the capital expansion will be used to extend the distribution of its advanced commercial and High Net Worth flood insurance products, and to further hone its technology platform, which facilitates the most advanced flood underwriting capability in the industry.
  • We have the following set of first-class investors: Connecticut Innovations, IA Capital Group, Telstra Ventures, Hudson Structured Capital Management, ArcTern.
  • In March 2023, we received a grant from RISE (established in 2017 through support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and DHCD) as part of its $1.5 million Flood Insurance of the Future Challenge, a competition designed to source innovative solutions that reduce flood-related insurance premiums and payouts by 50%.
  • We are growing revenue ~60% annually with strong growth objectives over the next several years.

Job Summary

The Account Manager position oversees and maintains the field offices and producer relationships with existing brokers, wholesalers, and commercial clients. This position will work in tandem with and report to the National Sales Leader and Sales Leadership. This position is focused on the development of long-term field office strategy, relationship building and is the front line to meeting the client’s immediate needs and increasing commercial submission and premium growth.

The Account Manager is responsible for client retention/satisfaction, achieving commercial growth goals and overall customer satisfaction. The Account Manager should have strong relationship building skills, a drive to exceed growth targets, an ability to deliver results in a fast- paced environment, think independently and a passion for serving clients and their members. This position requires creativity, independent thinking, problem solving and relationship selling skills, supported by a strong knowledge base of insurance and flood products.

  • Manage and strengthen client relationships and ensure satisfaction and growth expectations are met (NPS Score)
  • Responsible for existing and new client onboarding in tandem with the National Sales Leader
  • Work with underwriting and sales team as needed and appropriate to reach commercial premium growth and submission objectives
  • Accountable for execution of client-specific strategic plan as applicable to client field offices, and ongoing monitoring of plan with adjustments made as necessary
  • Interface in-person with brokers and wholesalers annually or more frequently as needed
  • Support sales by sending leads to sales for potential new partnership opportunities
  • Support marketing initiatives and manage mass marketing to the assigned client locations
  • Special projects and tasks as assigned
  • Meet established growth and activity metrics
  • Consistently document CRM with activities and initiatives
  • Attend industry conferences as needed and manage conference schedule

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years related insurance experience
  • Previous Carrier, Underwriting, Sales experience; preferred but not required
  • Strong PC skills including CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance policy forms and regulatory requirements is preferred, but not required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups
  • Proven organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results
  • Ability to negotiate, cultivate relationships, analyze and interpret data
  • Ability to provide superior service and maintain strong relationships with agents
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork capabilities
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications

Benefits

  • Base salary $70,000 and $80,000 depending on geographical location and experience
  • Annual merit bonus potential
  • Stock options in an early-stage high-growth business
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with eligibility starting the first day of full-time employment
  • Life insurance and Supplemental Insurances available at employee cost
  • Unlimited PTO Policy (Sick, Vacation, Paid Holidays) for full time positions
  • Flexible work from home / one of our regional offices**
  • 401(k) with company match for full-time employees
  • Opportunity for reimbursement for continuing education and designations