Inside Insurance Sales Representative

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company has an opening for a Coverage Advisor. This role Increases revenue by marketing and selling one or more of the following lines of business: personal lines, life and benefits products. The Coverage Advisor sells to members and prospective members in an assigned territory or territories. Also helps members attain peace of mind through specialized insurance solutions (including life and benefits insurance) and superior personal service. Coverage Advisor IPursues expert knowledge of insurance principles, practices, and products. Designs and executes effective strategies to identify members with incomplete packages of insurance solutions.Designs and executes effective strategies to identify prospective members.Coverage Advisor IIDemonstrates expert knowledge of insurance principles, practices, and products.Demonstrates ability to train and mentor a level I Coverage Advisor. Demonstrates ability to efficiently identify prospects, round-out incomplete or inadequate insurance packages of current members, and prospective new members.Suggests marketing ideas to Marketing Department.Eligible for role focused on life insurance. Senior Coverage Advisor Demonstrates a history of high quality work.Demonstrates ability to positively influence other team members.Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving ability.Actively participates in the development of team goals that support achievement of corporate goals.Actively encourages team member performance relative to team goals.Suggests new or changes to existing marketing strategies as necessary to ensure team goals are achieved.Eligible for role focused on life insurance. Essential FunctionsEssential functions may include, but are not limited to the following: Meet or exceed assigned production goals established by management.Coordinate activities with Field Representative in assigned territory as needed.Contact current members to upsell or round out accounts.Make outbound sales calls to prospective members.Design and implement an effective marketing strategy to identify prospects.Review coverage packages of current members and prospective members to identify coverage gaps and recommend appropriate insurance solutions to close said gaps that promote peace of mind.Provide timely and accurate coverage analysis and insurance proposals and effectively communicate to prospects.Understand and apply underwriting guidelines to prequalify prospective members.Properly rate insurance municate with Underwriter for proper risk assessment.Attend and participate in meetings and conventions as requested. Provide superior customer service while ensuring timely coverage analysis and detailed documentation supporting conversations and consumer decisions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to solicit business within assigned territories by phone, marketing, and provide outstanding personalized service.Strong telephone sales and customer service skills.Thorough knowledge or the ability to acquire such knowledge in a short period of time of principles and practices of insurance underwriting, insurance sales, and collection and interpretation of data.Ability to use initiative and apply innovative thinking.Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment through effective written and oral communication.Ability to work independently to make critical decisions and analyze complex issues.Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.Ability to obtain and utilize sensitive information discreetly and objectively.Above-average office skills including;Record-keeping and documentationReport generationTypingWritten and Verbal CommunicationTelephoneComputer and software (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel)Ability to read, interprets, and input data efficiently and accurately.Demonstrated understanding of when to escalate concerns to the appropriate level of management. Experience and Education QualificationsCoverage Advisor IHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience; orAssociate''s Degree or equivalent Coverage Advisor IIHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience; orAssociate''s Degree or equivalent and 1 year of related experience; orBachelor''s DegreeSenior Coverage AdvisorHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience; orAssociate''s Degree or equivalent and 3 years of related experience; orBachelor''s Degree and 2 years of related experience Special Requirements, Licenses and CertificatesAll levels:Obtain Property, Casualty, Life & Health licenses or obtain within 60 days of hire Preferred QualificationsCoverage Advisor IOne year of Property and Casualty insurance knowledgeProven ability to successfully sell Insurance productsCoverage Advisor IIProven ability to successfully sell Insurance productsAINS, API, CISR, Life, AAI, AIS, ACSR, or DI designation

Created: 2021-11-29