Transportation Account Manager

Department: Insurance & Financial Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, California, California, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary account manager for a dedicated book of commercial transportation risks, handling day-to-day client servicing, policy changes, endorsements, and renewals.
• Account Marketing & Placement: Prepare detailed bid specifications, gather loss runs and censuses, and market fleet renewals and new business to regional and national transportation carriers.
• Fleet Coverage Strategy: Manage complex transportation coverage structures across General Freight, Agricultural Hauling (processing/distribution), Hazardous Materials Transport, and specialized transport risks.
• Client & Carrier Relations: Maintain high-touch communication with risk managers, fleet directors, and carrier underwriters to deliver superior account retention.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate closely with Producers, Account Executives, and safety/claims specialists to deliver value-added services beyond standard policy placement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Licensing: Active Property & Casualty (P&C) License required.
• Agency Experience: Minimum 3+ years of commercial lines account management experience within an independent agency environment.
• Transportation Expertise: Proven track record in marketing and servicing transportation accounts and commercial fleet risks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in agency management systems (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360) and carrier rating portals.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually (commensurate with specialized transportation experience).
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Protection & Security: Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday package.