Account Manager (P&C Insurance)

This is a remote position located in Western North Carolina. Applicants must be located in Western North Carolina.

VFIS of North Carolina is the leading provider of insurance for non-profit emergency service organizations, including volunteer fire departments (firefighters), ambulance and rescue squads (paramedics & EMTs) in the state of North Carolina.

We're seeking a talented Account Manager to develop and promotes the sale and use of all VFIS products and services through independent agents and on a direct basis to achieve premium growth, profitability and market penetration objectives in the “Western Region” of North Carolina.  Promotes and maintains goodwill between VFIS of North Carolina and key emergency service organizations in an assigned territory.

Your Impact:

• Perform activities that lead to sales and account retention within territory through agents, or on a direct basis. Independently obtain leads through possible sourcing opportunities, working closely with VFISNC brokers and partners to identify and sell new business opportunities.

• Target and obtain appointments with potential clients to assess their individual needs and demonstrate how VFIS/One80 products and services can meet or exceed these needs.

• Develop close working relationships with key agents/brokers. Maintain relationships with clients and brokers by providing support, information and guidance to retain their business and write new business.

• Research and recommend account development opportunities for existing clients. Identify and communicate to VFISNC management industry trends, regional marketing activities, and competitor activity.

• Maintain a high level of visibility and communication with emergency service organizations by participating in key ESO conventions or meetings on a state and regional level.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• At least 5 years of client service experience in commercial lines insurance.

• Active Property & Casualty insurance license plus maintain or attain within three (3) months North Carolina Life and Health licenses.

• Familiarity with emergency service organizations and desire to maintain active interest in the industry’s activities is strongly preferred.  Should possess strong ego drive and demonstrate empathy toward the concerns of agents and emergency service organization members.

• Occasional travel throughout Western North Carolina will be required.

One80 Intermediaries is a privately held firm with offices throughout the US and Canada.  As a leading insurance wholesaler and program manager, One80 offers placement services and binding authority for property and casualty, life, travel/accident and health, affinity and administrative services, and warranty business.  Launched just four years ago, One80 Intermediaries has grown to be one of the largest intermediaries in the United States. In 2024, we were ranked 14th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance. 

One80 Intermediaries is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about working at One80 Intermediaries by visiting our careers page: www.one80.com/careers.

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