Career opportunities with Foster White
ABOUT FOSTER WHITE INSURANCE AGENCY
Since its founding in 1963 Foster White Insurance Agency has been a foundation of ethical and transparent business in the insurance industry. Our agency has three core business practices: commercial insurance for businesses, benefits that support both businesses and individuals and personal risk management. Foster White has transformed from a small-town insurance agency into a top 25 agency in the state. Our footprint continues to expand nationwide while maintaining the values that got us to where we are.
The Foster White team is always seeking qualified candidates to help us better serve our clients. If our desire to educate, guide and serve others, matches your personal attitude, contact us today. Click here to submit your resume or inquire about our current openings with the Foster White Insurance Agency. We look forward to meeting you.
Current openings:
Commercial Lines Sales
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Vice President – Commercial Lines Company: Foster White Insurance Agency
Location: 23 South Minnesota Street Department: Commercial Insurance
New Ulm, MN 56073
Hours: Full Time - Flexible Reports to: COO
CORE DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
§ Prospect for business based on your local networks, connections, and communities.
§ Develop and maintain active renewal/expiration lists.
§ Obtain new accounts by actively pursuing prospects and creating interest through telephone calls and personal visits.
§ Provide professional risk management advice to prospects and clients, identifying exposures and proposing solutions through insurance products.
§ Work with the Account Managers to complete pre-underwriting, information gathering, submissions, coverage analysis, and proposal presentations if needed.
§ Obtain information for quotations and market account to various insurance carriers in accordance with the practices, policies, and procedures of the Foster White.
§ Effectively build relationships with insurance company underwriters through a pattern of professional risk submissions, company visitations, and negotiations.
§ Issue and renew commercial insurance policies for clients.
§ Stay abreast of trends in the insurance industry and pursue continuing education.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
§ 3 – 5 years of recent commercial property and casualty sales experience or related business-to-business sales experience calling on senior leadership.
§ Experience in cold calling and getting first appointments.
§ Demonstrated success in overall customer service.
Education/Certification:
§ MN property and casualty producer license
§ Agency management software experience (Epic, TAM, AMS 360, etc.)
§ Microsoft Office Suite experience
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT
§ Salary dependent on experience
§ Generous commission plan
§ Company benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K
§ Standard 40 hour- Flexible
Account Executive - Personal Lines
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Account Executive - Personal Lines Company: Foster White Insurance Agency
Location: 23 South Minnesota Street Department: Commercial Insurance
New Ulm, MN 56073
Hours: Full Time - M-F 8:00a.m – 5:00p.m. Reports to: COO
CORE DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
§ Handle all aspects of personal lines accounts including but not limited to educating clients on exposures they face, quoting and issuing new policies, processing endorsements,
§ Build and maintain relationships with clients through phone, email and in person communication.
§ Maintain client files accurately and consistently documenting conversations, sending confirmations to clients, adhering to all agency automation procedures.
§ Obtain information for quotations and market account to various insurance carriers in accordance with the practices, policies, and procedures of the Foster White.
§ Stay abreast of trends in the insurance industry and pursue continuing education
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
§ 2+ years of recent personal lines service and/or sales experience
§ Knowledge of insurance coverages and an ability to communicate this clearly to clients.
§ Ability to organize, prioritize and self-manage workload.
§ Ability to work in a team environment, with a positive attitude, and willingness to help others.
§ Able to work under pressure and time constraints.
Education/Certification:
§ MN property and casualty producer license
§ Agency management software experience (Epic, TAM, AMS 360, etc.)
§ Microsoft Office Suite experience
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT
§ Salary dependent on experience
§ Commission on new sales
§ Company benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K
§ Standard 40hour M-F 8am-5pm or as determined by supervisor
Please Submit Your Resume!
Qualified candidates, please send your resume to: Info@foster-white.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Foster White Insurance Agency provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.