About Us
Thomas-Fenner-Woods Agency, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, OH, has been serving the insurance and risk management needs of clients since 1932. We offer a complete program of insurance and risk management services including commercial, personal, employee benefits, life, and health coverage. We are committed to protecting our customers and providing them with the best service possible. Through experience, education and training, we are continuing to analyze the source of risk and address them in the most comprehensive and cost-effective means available. As an independent agency, we represent the most reputable and financially sound insurance companies in the world, while maintaining our customers as our number one priority. Through proper planning and dedicated service, we make insurance work for you.
Commercial Lines Specialist
Primary Role:
- Support agency and producers by managing assigned accounts.
- Retain renewals through exceptional service and expert advice.
- Support sales objectives of the agency through cross-selling, making interdepartmental referrals and obtaining testimonials and referrals.
Duties:
- Answer Customer and 3rd party inquiries and respond in a timely fashion.
- Perform account transactions including quotes, ID cards, proposals, summaries, endorsements, COIs, statement of values, binders, billing, etc. in a timely fashion.
- Collect renewal data/applications on assigned accounts from insureds.
- Survey policy coverages and identify cross-selling and upgrading opportunities.
- Review, analyze, and submit applications to insurance companies.
- Review new business and renewals to ensure items were received as ordered.
- Prepare quotations, coverage summaries/comparisons, proposals and recommendations needed to ensure clients' and producers' understanding and adequacy of coverages.
- Follow-up with customers on Cancellation Notices (per ABC client classification).
- Process Cancellation requests from insured, producer, and/or Insurance Company.
- Maintain all client files in the agency management system with full policy details and use the agency management system for all transactions, notes, and diaries.
- Attend Monthly Commercial Lines meetings, training, and other insurance company meetings, as required by the Manager.
- Provide backup for other CSRs that are out of the office.
- Participate in valuable CE courses to maintain license and improve industry knowledge.
- Maintain knowledge of policy provisions and any changes in these provisions.
- Participate in any special projects at management's request.
Qualifications:
- Active Ohio Property & Casualty License required
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial lines account management experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of Applied Epic highly desired; will consider other agency management systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Professional demeanor and positive attitude
- Detail-oriented to handle multiple clients, tasks, and requirements
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Office Location: 155 E. Broad Street, Suite 800, Columbus, OH 43215
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience
- Health Insurance Plans (PPO, HSA, Copay Options)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Accident, Legal, Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
No Solicitation Notification to Agencies: Please note that Keystone Agency Partners and our Partner Agencies do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Keystone Agency Partners will not consider or approve payment to any third parties for hires made.