Consumer Products Specialist

Consumer Products Specialist

Phoenix, Arizona Territory

 

About Sentry:

Sentry Insurance is one of the country's largest and strongest mutual insurance companies. Sentry was founded in 1904 by members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association. Today, Sentry has more than $8.5 billion in assets, a policyholder surplus of $2.3 billion and annual premiums in excess of $1.8 billion. Sentry Insurance is headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. Sentry offers a full line of property, casualty and life insurance products to protect businesses, cars, homes, lives and retirement incomes.


Responsibilities:

Premium Acquisition and Retention Increase premium volume through the retention of existing accounts and acquisition of new profitable business accounts. Retain profitable business by providing effective quality service to policyholders including total insurance planning consisting of analyzing existing insurance, assessing needs and meeting those needs through the sale of Sentry products with a strong emphasis on cross-selling and account completion. Conduct policy audits, which involves a periodic review of the adequacy of present insurance coverages. Call on all leads assigned to the territory. SMART System must be used to track and record all prospecting and proposal activity. Accurate information documenting the status of prospects as well as current customer contacts is critical and required.

 

Field Underwriting Field underwrite new business according to company policies and procedures. Participate in loss prevention activities by inspecting the risk to determine eligibility and to assure company standards are met. Advise company on market trends and the product needs of policyholders.


Policyholder Service Conduct regular policyholder audits through a periodic review of the adequacy of present exposures and insurance coverages. In the event of a loss, refer the policyholder to the appropriate claims center. Contact policyholder for remittance of late premiums.


Relationships Work with Home Office underwriting and customer service units as needed. Work closely with Consumer Products employees to maximize the available prospecting and sales opportunities. Have regular contact with a Consumer Products Manager, office staff, or other sales support functions. Have daily contact with policyholders, sales support staff, underwriting, claims, etc. Review the Corporate Sales Home Page daily for current product and procedure information as well as announcements and incentives. This will become progressively more important for successful completion of all position responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits:

Sentry's excellent benefits package is designed to meet today's most important needs. Benefits for full-time Sentry Insurance employees include: Group Health And Dental Insurance Prescription Eyewear Plan Group Life Insurance 401(K) Plan With Matching Funds Retirement Plan Paid-Time Off Or Time Away From Territory Plan Pretax Dependent Care And Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts Student Loan Program Credit Union Career Education