Hylant Group Inc

Account Executive

Hylant Group Inc • $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, risk management, or related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • 7+ years of sales and/or service experience in the insurance industry.
  • Active Property & Casualty license.
  • In-depth knowledge of P&C insurance lines.
  • Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with Hylant's Agency Management System(s).
  • CIC, CPCU, ARM, or CRM designation is required.
  • Valid Resident State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a client portfolio with a focus on retention, growth, and strategic service delivery.
  • Collaborate with service leadership to design and execute effective client service strategies.
  • Enhance client relationships and promote business retention and growth initiatives.
  • Serve as a strategic consultant for clients, leveraging deep insurance and risk management expertise.
  • Build relationships with clients, prospects, and carrier partners to align Hylant solutions with their needs.
  • Support Managing Partners and Client Executives by managing accounts and stepping in when necessary.
  • Negotiate commission and fee arrangements in compliance with established pricing guidelines.
  • Represent Hylant at industry events to enhance visibility and relationships.
  • Communicate client and market intelligence to leadership for strategic alignment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plan including dental and vision coverage.
  • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off policy including holidays and personal days.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
  • Flexible work scheduling options and potential for remote work.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

The Account Executive will serve as a partner to Market Presidents, Managing Partners, Client Executives, and service team members acting as a strategic advisor for an existing book of business. This position will manage and retain clients, proactively identifying new business opportunities and collaboratively supporting the design, marketing, and implementation of solutions for an assigned client portfolio in the Property & Casualty insurance space.

In This Role You Will Execute On:
  • Manage a book of business focusing on client strategy, growth and retention; facilitate the development, maintenance, and execution of client service delivery strategies.
  • Collaborate with service leadership to provide guidance and direction to the service team ensuring strategies are effectively designed, communicated, and implemented to meet goals and deliverables.
  • Strengthen the firm's relationships with existing clients and drive continuous improvements with an ultimate focus on business retention and growth.
  • Serve as a strategic consultant to clients and internal stakeholders demonstrating a deep technical knowledge of insurance and risk management.
  • Cultivate relationships with clients, prospects, carrier partners and other stakeholders to drive client retention; demonstrate a deep understanding of needs to identify and provide Hylant solutions to meet these needs across business lines.
  • Provide support to Managing Partners and Client Executives (CE) in managing accounts and act as, or on behalf of, the CE when/if needed.
  • Manage negotiations on all commission and fee arrangements in accordance with standard pricing guidelines (exceptions require management pre-approval).
  • Represent Hylant at trade and industry events.
  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with leadership at all levels (i.e., office, region, business unit) providing updates on client and market intelligence needed to align strategies with business goals.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.


In This Role You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree business, insurance, risk management, or similar field of study. Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
  • Seven (7) or more years of sales and/or service experience in the insurance industry.
  • Active Property & Casualty
  • Advanced knowledge of insurance lines of coverage in the selected focus area (P&C)
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of Hylant's Agency Management System(s) (AMS).
  • CIC, CPCU, ARM or CRM designation required
  • Valid Resident State Driver's License required
  • Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business-related functions.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States


About Hylant Group Inc

Hylant is a full-service insurance brokerage firm with 16 offices in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Florida. The company offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including property and casualty, employee benefits, personal lines, and risk management consulting. Hylant serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and transportation. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.
Learn more about Hylant Group Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$2 billion

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