Commercial Lines Producer

Company: BancorpSouth
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

The success of any business relies upon its ability to match opportunities with the right resources - and most importantly, the right people. BXS Insurance provides Commercial, Employee Benefits, and Personal insurance brokerage and consulting services throughout the United States. As a division of BancorpSouth, Inc., a $13.5 billion asset bank holding company based in Tupelo, BXS Insurance employs over 500 insurance and risk management specialists operating from over 20 offices across 8 states. BXS Insurance is also ranked annually as one of the nation's largest brokerage firms in the United States by Business Insurance magazine. We are looking for a self motivated sales person. Must be a self starter with the ability to call on commercial businesses. Candidate is expected to develop and manage a commercial book of insurance business. * Responsible for prospecting, soliciting, proposing and selling new business and for the retention of existing accounts * Responsible for meeting or exceeding growth targets as outlined by agency management * Responsible for providing professional risk management advice and solutions to commercial clients and prospects Duties: * Prospect for new business opportunities, attending networking functions, industry events, trade association events, civic organizations, etc. to maintain a robust pipeline. Data must be maintained in the prospect management system. * Collect detailed risk and underwriting data from clients and prospects to determine the appropriate risk management solutions * Work with the marketing team to market and place new business * Oversee the management of existing clients including structuring the risk management program, staying informed of all claim and/or service needs as well as re-assessing and modifying the program as appropriate * Participate in educational seminars or training to grow technical insurance knowledge and to meet state license requirements. Must stay abreast of industry and market trends and developments * Actively participate in agency producer meetings and sales meetings * Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: * Four-year college degree or equivalent experience required * Proven sales track record and demonstrated ability to develop new business relationships, close sales and meet sales targets * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Projects professional appearance * Ability to work within a team environment * Property & Casualty license and professional designation preferred * Self-starter * Ability to multi-task * Organizational skills BXS Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Keywords: BancorpSouth, Alexandria , Commercial Lines Producer, Other , Alexandria, Louisiana