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The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
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Posted: 06-Sep-23
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Varies
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Internal Number: 22026O
Your Responsibilities
Lockton is seeking recent and/or upcoming college graduates eager to start a career within the insurance industry. As an Assistant Account Manager, you will be provided the tools and resources to learn the foundational knowledge of commercial coverages and how to effectively provide top-notch service to our internal and external clients. If you are seeking a role that is built for future growth and success, at an organization who is “Uncommonly Independent”, Apply Today!
What are the people and culture like at Lockton?
We have a strong entrepreneurial culture that’s complemented by the scale and expertise of over 100 worldwide offices. This brings about something quite extraordinary in the insurance business—local partners with the focus and freedom to do what’s right for your business that can also draw on deep global resources to deliver the very best results. Our people have an unmatched work ethic and go above and beyond to make our clients’ business safer, smarter, and more profitable. The best and brightest are drawn to Lockton because they want to make a difference for our clients, teams, and communities. They’re voracious doers who know how to help clients respond quickly to changing markets and growing risks. Lockton is the kind of place for those with drive, passion, and a hunger for intellectual challenge. Our unique entrepreneurial culture empowers our people to better serve client needs and realize their full potential.
A day in the life of an Assistant Account Manager:
As part of an Account Management Team, you will partner with senior level staff in the following responsibilities:
- Respond to Client inquiries and maintain documentation of communication, existing issues, and issue resolutions
- Complete routine contract review to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Provide renewal summaries to Client and other invested parties
- Assist with the issuance and processing of client invoicing and bill discrepancies
- Review quotes, binders, and endorsements and makes requests for changes as needed
- Support Account Managers and Account Executives with marketing, renewal strategy and proposal preparation
- Participate in negotiations with carriers for new and renewal quotes with oversight
- Establish and maintain relationships with Clients, carriers, and other vendors
- Inform Client of changes that may affect insurance premiums or coverage
- Participate in internal department meetings
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as requested by leadership
Qualifications
The most successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in insurance and Risk Management or related field
- Prior experience/internship within the insurance industry (a plus)
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of associates/clients
- Strong technical aptitude (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrate strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Excitement and natural curiosity to learn and develop in a supportive environment
- Legally able to work in the United States
Tell me more
We have entry-level Commercial Property and Casualty Account Management roles available in our Houston and Dallas offices. Lockton Associates are expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week to encourage department bonding, learning experience and knowledge transfer, and provide you with exposure to our leadership team. You will become knowledgeable in multiple lines of insurance, claims handling, and financial analysis to ultimately understand how risk management and insurance impact a business.
Where does this role lead?
The skills developed as an Assistant Account Manager will enable you to transition into more senior level roles within the service side of our business (Account Manager/Senior Account Manager/Account Executive). There is a defined career path that allows for a “sky’s the limit” approach to your development. Our goal is to find the best and brightest to join Lockton for a long-term, fulfilling career.
