Account Manager Associate - Commercial Lines; Fully Remote Option

Account Manager Associate – Commercial Lines (Fully Remote Option)

Title: Account Manager Associate – Commercial Lines

Hybrid Preferred: 1 day per week from one of the Binghamton, Rochester, or Syracuse, NY offices

OR Fully Remote: (candidates residing in EST or CST zones)

Book Focus: 90% Construction / Contractors, 10% General, Habitational, Manufacturing

Remote Work

Note:

Individuals within a 50‑mile radius of a branch may be required to work onsite on occasion. Remote work requires a dedicated, distraction‑free workspace. Please view branch locations at

About the Role: Provide administrative and customer‑service support to the account team. Work independently with minimal direction from an Account Manager, Account Executive, or Producer, ensuring production and quality standards are met while safeguarding against liability associated with errors and omissions. Resolve moderately complex customer‑service problems and manage smaller‑sized accounts or those with less complexity.

• Maintain technical competence and industry expertise.
• Assist in directing day‑to‑day activities and workflow of Team Support/Receptionist, Account Assistant, and/or Account Associate.
• Handle customer service requests, policy administration, billing, claims, and coverage analysis.
• Manage policy expirations and renewals.
• Conduct client research, gather underwriting information, perform loss‑run analysis, prepare submissions, evaluate and negotiate coverages and pricing, prepare and present proposals, bind coverage, and follow up for policy issuance.
• Process tasks accurately and within required time frames.
• Assist in reviewing contracts to ensure proper coverages are included.
• Monitor accounts‑receivable reports and take action on delinquent accounts.
• Maintain agency management systems and carrier/vendor platforms, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and maintain activity/suspense to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain frequent, transparent communication with the account team regarding workload status and any issues.
• Deliver excellent service, proactively anticipate needs, and respond quickly to service requests.
• Stay updated on company policies and procedures.
• Seek and adopt best practices to improve individual and team performance.
• Demonstrate integrity and leadership in line with IOA values.

• 1‑3 years of experience actively managing a commercial lines book; 3‑5 years of customer‑service experience in the insurance industry.
• Thorough knowledge of insurance brokerage and client needs.
• Active property & casualty licensing; professional designation preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional customer‑service, communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• High school diploma (or equivalent).

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Company‑paid health insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities.
• Respectful culture and work/family‑life balance.
• Community service commitment.
• Supportive teammates and a rewarding work environment.

• 30‑minute phone screen.
• Online assessments.
• Interview(s).

Salary Range: $55,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, skills, and location.

Insurance Office of America is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Entry level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Industry: Insurance