Bender Insurance Solutions

Manage new business process for commercial lines accounts by partnering with producers, carriers, and clients to deliver submissions, negotiate coverage and pricing, and ensure client onboarding. | 7+ years insurance experience, active Property & Casualty license, relevant degree or insurance designations, strong negotiation and communication skills, familiarity with Applied Epic and Microsoft Office. | Description We're Hiring: New Business Account Manager Location: Northern California | Remote | Full-Time, Exempt About the Role The New Business Account Manager supports the growth of Bender Insurance Solutions by managing the new business process for commercial lines accounts. In this role, you'll partner closely with producers, carriers, and clients to deliver high-quality submissions, negotiate coverage and pricing, and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new clients. You'll also play a critical role in building and maintaining strong carrier relationships and supporting agency-wide growth initiatives. What You'll Do • Support producers in the production of new business, including applications, submissions, proposals, and binding of coverage. • Ensure the quality of new business submissions to achieve hit ratio goals. • Strategize with producers on coverages, markets, and carrier communications to position BIS competitively. • Maintain strong, long-term relationships with carriers to deliver high-quality products to insureds. • Keep producers informed of all important submission activity and maintain accurate records in agency systems. • Participate in Commercial Lines strategic planning and agency committees. • Provide occasional support to Commercial Lines Account Managers as needed. What You Bring • 7+ years of insurance experience with strong knowledge of new business placement, concepts, and coverages. • Active Property & Casualty license in good standing. • Associate or Bachelor's degree, or completion of an Insurance Study Program (professional designations such as ACSR, CIC, CPCU, CRM, or CISR preferred). • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. • Familiarity with Applied Epic and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. • Professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to providing excellent service. What Sets Us Apart At BIS, we're more than an insurance agency-we're a values-driven community. We thrive on positivity, take accountability for results, innovate with a future-forward mindset, collaborate to win together, and build meaningful connections with clients and colleagues. What You'll Get • Competitive compensation + performance bonuses. • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. • 401(k) with company match & employee ownership. • Generous PTO and professional development support. • A culture that celebrates growth, teamwork, and leadership. Apply today to help drive new business success at BIS!

Manage commercial insurance accounts including binding, invoicing, policy checking, collaborating on renewals, and supporting cross-selling efforts. | Minimum 2 years commercial insurance experience, P&C license, and relevant insurance designations or degree. | Description Job Summary: The Select Commercial Account Manager is responsible for performing duties related to account marketing, coverage and exposure evaluation, day-to-day servicing and ensuring the Client's service requirements are met on Select Business Accounts. This person will handle smaller to mid-sized commercial accounts, generally under $15,000 of combined P&C commission utilizing both the "Select Commercial Service Model" and the Commercial Lines 130 day service timeline. What to Expect: • Competitive Compensation: Base salary range of $55,000-65,000, based on experience • Performance Bonuses: Annual bonus based on company profitability as well as bonus on up-sell and cross-sell activities • Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package • Flexibility: Hybrid or remote work environment, depending on location • Ownership Opportunity: Enrollment in Bender's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Why Choose Bender: Bender Insurance Solutions was founded over 85 years ago with a mission of providing protection, superior service, and education to those who matter most. It's a compelling commitment that continues to guide us, three generations later, the largest and only employee-owned, family-led commercial insurance brokerage in the Sacramento region. Requirements Key Responsibilities: • Comprehensive Account Services: Manage binding, invoicing, policy checking, and processing audits with a focus on accuracy • Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with Producers on client renewal strategies, preparing submissions, and delivering proposals for existing Commercial Lines clients • Continuous Development: Attend seminars and classes for continuous skill and knowledge development • Endorsement Expertise: Screen and prepare accurate endorsement requests for Commercial Lines clients; review applications, policies and audits • Effective communication: Maintain effective communication with Producers, promptly handling suspense items and informing them of significant account activity • Strategic Contributions: Contribute to cross-selling efforts, evaluate new product opportunities, and participate in process training for new hires, while maintaining a policy per account average of 2.5 or greater Qualifications: • Possess a minimum of 2 years commercial insurance experience including strong knowledge of insurance terminology, concepts and coverage • Hold a Property & Casualty Agents/Brokers License in good standing • Associate or Bachelor degree preferred OR completion of an Insurance Study Program resulting in the attainment of at least 1 of the following designations: AIS, ARM, CRM, CPCU, CIC, CISR, CISC, AIN