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Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.
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Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
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Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.
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Attend meetings, seminars, and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
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Explain necessary bookkeeping requirements for customer to implement and provide group insurance program.
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Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
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Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
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Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
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Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance.
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Install bookkeeping systems and resolve system problems.
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Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
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Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
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Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
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Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
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Plan and oversee incorporation of insurance program into bookkeeping system of company.
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Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
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Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
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Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical malpractice.
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Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.