Woodruff Sawyer has been an industry leader for over 100 years. As a top insurance brokerage, our clients range from small start-ups to some of the most innovative companies in the world. Here, your unique expertise and perspective helps move companies ahead and your career forward.

We believe in supporting the whole lives and careers of our employees. That’s why, through excellent benefits and opportunities, and a genuinely inclusive and collaborative environment, we create the space for you and your career to flourish.

As an employee-owned company, we build toward the next decade, not just the next quarter. Our independence means you answer to great ideas and client success, not short-term profits, while our ESOP program allows you to build long-term wealth and ownership in the company. At Woodruff Sawyer, you own your future.

Job Summary:

Our Management Liability team is looking for a Senior Account Manager to join their highly technical and collaborative team for public company accounts. Senior Account Managers provide service to and manage the largest and most complex accounts. They are responsible for strategizing with Producers and Account Executives, managing a smooth insurance placement process from start to finish, staying current with the latest market changes and trends, as well as providing technical support and expertise to clients.

The ideal candidate is a great communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clear communication is key as you will be working with and building relationships with people across diverse disciplines. In addition, the candidate must be highly organized, confident, energetic and detail oriented.

What You’ll Do:

• Effectively managing multiple clients and book of business with a focus on public company management liability
• Applying market and risk management knowledge to client business model/needs; identifying gaps and the most effective solutions.
• Providing coverage analysis in relation to client’s business; effectively explain and clarify coverages.
• Developing strategic overview on accounts, arranging strategy meetings and requesting/reviewing information from the markets and client.
• Providing policy analysis and manage the renewal process.
• Providing excellent, in-depth expertise regarding current marketplace for account coverage placement; obtaining best program and coverage terms for the client.
• Developing marketing strategy for client and independently market various lines of business, with an understanding of the clients’ challenges as they are perceived by the market

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years brokerage or carrier experience with a focus on public company management liability
• High school diploma, college degree preferred
• Proficiency in Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Fire & Casualty license required upon hire or within 3 months of obtaining position
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel as necessary

Don’t meet every single preferred qualification? Studies have shown that underrepresented populations are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At Woodruff Sawyer we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

More About Us:

Compensation: Anticipated salary between $100,000 – $138,784.00. Salary offered will be dependent upon geography, experience, and expertise of the candidate.

This position is eligible to participate in an incentive program to earn additional compensation with a target equivalent to 8% of salary annually, based on individual and Company performance.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and profit sharing
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits
• Professional development and reimbursement programs
• Added perks like discounted event tickets, pet insurance, financial coaching, identity theft protection, milk stork, etc.

Compensation and Benefits are what Woodruff Sawyer in good faith believes are accurate for this role at the time of this posting.

Woodruff Sawyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.