Overview

Licensed Personal Lines Insurance Agent Opportunities at their Indiana and Duncansville, PA offices! Our Client, a local, awarding winning, independent Insurance Agency, is seeking a professional, outgoing, dedicated, and client focused, Personal Lines Agent / Customer Service Representative to join their fast-growing team. The Personal Lines Insurance Agent / Customer Service Representative is responsible for the production of new insurance sales, specifically homeowner, auto, and/or personal lines insurance. The Agent is the initial point of contact for prospects and policyholders on all products and coverages. Overview of Responsibilities: Develop and pursue sales opportunities by initiating cross-sales calls and pursuing leads while servicing new and existing Personal Lines Client AccountsRespond to customer questions, amending policies, explaining available services and products, and providing information on insurance pricingCustomize insurance packages to suit individual customers needs and requirementsObtain prospects and actively pursue and create interest by telephone calls, emails, writing letters, or making personal visitsCall on new business, discuss existing policies, review liability limits and exposures, explore other coverage needs, evaluate replacement costs, round out accounts, and bind renewalsManage the sales cycle from start to finish through active listening, negotiation, and closing new business as well as providing quotes, premiums, and comparing ratesDevelop and promote strong relationships with prospects and clients to generate new businessCollaborate with new clients to understand their needs, gather necessary data, research policy options, present options, finalize and bind new coverage, cancel old policies, and negotiate with carriers when necessaryConduct a policy review and engages with probing questions to develop a thorough understanding of the clients needs and recommend coveragesPerform administrative duties as needed such as answering phones, taking payments, documenting in agencys management system, greeting visitors, etc. Qualifications: PA Property & Casualty license preferred, if currently studying must have ability to take test in next few weeks PA Life, Accident and Health Licenses and /or Commercial line experience a plus! Must be willing to obtain Life, Accident and Health Licenses Experience in Insurance is preferred, Benefits and Health Insurance knowledge is helpfulOrganized, detail-oriented, & initiative-taker who can multitask in fast-paced dynamic environmentProficient with MS Office, general computer skills, and ability to learn and continuously improve technical skillsAbility to work with multiple computer applications and demonstrate speed, accuracy, and attention to detailDemonstrate strong customer focus with ability and tact to manage difficult customer interactionsProactive problem solver, able to solve complex problems without direct supervisionPositive Collaborator! Gets along with everyone and making teamwork and unity a priorityStrong ethical values, excellent work ethics, honesty, and integrityStrong negotiation skills; Persistent with strong follow-through and follow-upGood listener: ability to hear, understand, and communicate complex business challengesPossess excellent math and reading skills to accurately perform simple tasks and calculationsConnections within the local communities and independently involved in the local community preferredParticipate in courses for insurance/sales skills. Maintain current knowledge of underwriting requirements of carriers. Keep current with industry trends by reading appropriate journals and company bulletinsMust be able to pass a Criminal and Credit Background Check Schedule and Compensation Overview: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Hourly position pay based on current PA insurance licenses and experience Agency is aggressively growing. Monthly and Quarterly bonuses! Commission for production and profitability of sales Healt