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Unit Manager: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Job ID1239
Company NameAlliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Job CategoryInsurance
LocationNewport Beach, CA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience10-15 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelOther
Date PostedNovember 2, 2009 (Reposted Nov 23)

Alliant Insurance Services, a company with more than 1100 employees and $3 billion in premiums, is the 2nd largest privately-held insurance brokerage operation in California and 11th overall in the nation. We continue to build on our vision of becoming the premier specialty insurance brokerage in the country.

We currently have several open positions and are seeking qualified individuals to join our team! You can visit our website to see all of ourpositions available by location at:

http://www.alliantinsurance.com/careers

SUMMARY
Responsible for primary leadership and management of service staff. In addition, may perform Account Manager or Account Executive responsibilities as applicable.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates with broker and operations and/or staff manager in planning unit goals andobjectives
Ensures that work assignments delegated to staff are aligned with unit goals and objectives
Manages staff including; motivating/mentoring staff, providing employee training and development, conducting performance reviews and performing disciplinary action as appropriate
Recommend personnel/staffing needs to operations and/or staff manager
Selects candidates, conducts interviews and recommends candidate hires to operations and/or staff manager
Coordinates new hire on-boarding with Human Resources department
Manages unit schedule, receives and approves timecards and time off requests
Reviews and pre-approves Professional Development requests; forwards to operations and/or staff manager for final approval
Develops strong working relationships with staff and brokers
Gathersnew and lost business reports
Prepares reports including expiration and policy status reportsfor team
Encourages and facilitates carrier and/or brokerage relations including carrier promotions, products knowledge and systems usage and/ortraining
Coordinates dead file assignments
Maintains regular communication with StaffManager and Operations Manager
Attends company sponsored training and development programs asmandated
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 - 10 years related work experience;
International experience on high level accounts a plus;
Valid insurance license;
Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal;
Encouraged to completeCareer Path requirements as communicated by supervisor

SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work within a team, lead a team and foster teamwork
Excellent customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Good problem solving and time management skills
Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
Proficient in Agency Management System

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore whatwe have to offer.

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button below.

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