Account Executive

Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange is currently searching for an Account Executive to be responsible for the territory comprised of Indiana and Kentucky. Ideally, the individual will reside near, or be willing to relocate near, the center of the territory. This is a salaried position with an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Attracts and retains business in a multi-state territory by traveling to customer locations and calling on decision makers and consultants to provide consultation regarding the maintenance and improvement of insurance programs. Prepares insurance comparisons and quotes as appropriate. Designs and implements appropriate coverages.
• Assists current customers in identifying exposures and offers suggestions for minimizing exposures. Monitors insurance programs for existing accounts to ensure coverages continue to meet the needs of each business.
• Serves as a company representative at regional and annual meetings. Maintains current industry knowledge by attending meetings, shows and educational sessions.
• Presents information regarding Federated products and insurance to executives, board members, management, and other industry officials.
• Performs risk assessments to evaluate new accounts and determine which accounts meet Federated criteria. 

Requirements:

• Knowledge of commercial insurance.

• Knowledge of electric utility operations.

• Knowledge of company products, services, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of general office practices, including skill in operating such office equipment as personal computers, the Internet, e-mail, cell phones, and Microsoft Office products.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with customers, executives and co-workers in a professional manner.

• Ability to be flexible and responsive when faced with multiple work tasks, emergency situations, and other stressful situations. Skill in time management.

• Ability to make sound decisions using the information at hand. 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in selling property and casualty insurance, or working with or for a rural electric cooperative.

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