About HUB

HUB International is a top 5 global insurance broker providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. HUB has more than 600 offices across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico with more than 18,000 employees. Our regional offices throughout North America are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses evaluate and manage their risks and insurance needs.  We are a company dedicated to superior customer service with employees committed to adding value to every client activity.

Overview:

The Small Business Unit Manager is responsible for the administration and operation of the Small Business Unit Staff in assigned locations; supervising assigned personnel and the direct handling and servicing of commercial accounts in accordance with the practices, policies and procedures of the Company. This role requires an individual who is professional and who displays the drive, determination, and self-motivation to lead a team of Account Managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Direct the services of the departmentSupervise and direct department personnel (Account Managers and Account Techs) including training, motivation, and performance appraisalsWork with Operations Leader and staff to develop performance management and career paths/succession planningWork in conjunction with the Operations Leader in the hiring or dismissal of personnel within the commercial departmentMonitor, balance, and coordinate workloads among department personnelPromote account rounding and cross sellingProvide technical knowledge and expertise to department personnel regarding appropriate coverageSupport and mentor SBU Department as related to daily functions between middle market and small businessOversee, with the assistance of our Quality Control department, the quality control review process to assure the production of quality work and the provision of excellent customer serviceWork with Sales Executives to maintain synergy with Hub International corporate goals, our carrier requirements, and the needs of our clientsAct as a liaison between clients and insurance carriers to resolve escalated complex service issues that require policy interpretation and experience-based judgment to resolve. May also negotiate with underwriters and carriersPursue professional studies and maintain familiarity with trends in the industry and new insurance productsImprove/refine professional and supervisory skills through continuing educationEstablish and maintain good working relationships with company sales representatives, underwriting and claim representativesOther responsibilities as assigned by Regional Operations Leader

Work and Education Experience Requirements:

MUST hold current Property/Casualty License in resident state; includes maintaining by meeting all continuation education and other requirementsExtensive insurance knowledge and experienceHigh school diploma or equivalency; some college preferredSupervisory experienceThorough knowledge of Commercial Lines coverages and marketsExperience with agency management systemExperience with Microsoft Office productsExcellent organizational, interpersonal, listening, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Training requirements:

Department and Position Specific TrainingAdvanced Leadership SkillsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsOffice EtiquetteEthicsTime ManagementAdvanced Customer ServiceE and O Basics

Additional/preferred:

Life/Disability LicenseAny additional designations/specializations, CIC, CPCU or equivalent

Department Account Management & Service

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: High school or equivalent

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.

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