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Lawley

Specialty Insurance Account Manager

Lawley, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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This role requires a Specialty Insurance Account Manager for our commercial team in Buffalo or Rochester, NY. The responsibilities include managing specialty insurance accounts, handling renewals, ordering binders, certificates, proposals and other insurance documents within designated timelines, and engaging in consultative conversations with commercial clients to establish and maintain carrier relationships. The ideal candidate must have at least three years of experience in a similar or related position with extensive relevant insurance knowledge. Lawley, a family‑owned organization with a strong emphasis on work/life balance, offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

To Apply Please utilize the following link: https://www.lawleyinsurance.com/careers/specialty-insurance-account-manger-buffalo-rochester-ny-hybrid/

Base Pay Range $51,498.15/yr - $85,380.25/yr

Fundamental Components Of The Job

Managing Financial Lines of Business for Commercial Insurance accounts, including renewals and providing summaries, ordering and issuing binders, certificates, policies and proposals within designated timelines.

Specializing in Financial Insurance Coverages – Directors & Officers Liability, Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Professional Liability, Crime, Pollution, Fiduciary Liability, etc.

Conducting consultative conversations with a commercial client base, establishing and maintaining carrier relationships, including regular meetings and presentations to new and existing clients.

Obtaining non‑marketed renewal quotes from existing carriers, completing renewal processes and handling non‑renewal and cancellations for cause; preparing complete marketing submissions on existing clients as needed.

Skills/Traits That We Value For This Role

Insurance experience in account management for 3+ years.

Coverage experience in Financial Lines and Commercial Lines – Cyber Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Crime, Pollution, Fiduciary Liability.

Property/Casualty license; designations preferred.

Relevant knowledge of insurance products, documents and usages.

Computer skills are a must – Word, Excel, Outlook; Applied/EPIC experience preferred.

Ability to work well independently and on a team.

Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills.

Open to continuing education; college degree or equivalent industry designations.

Positive attitude, even in a fast‑paced environment.

A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued.

Capability to work quickly and efficiently.

Methodical yet swift decision‑making skills.

Precise communication skills, even under time constraints.

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary and referral bonuses.

Expansive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.).

3 weeks of PTO prorated based on start date and a generous holiday schedule.

Company 401K contribution starting Day 1 (for participants 21+ years old).

Educational support, career development and growth opportunities.

Job security – never had a lay‑off even during the pandemic.

Flexibility, including hybrid schedules (business hours 8am‑4:30pm).

Comfortable, family‑oriented culture with emphasis on work‑life balance.

Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities.

Fulfilling opportunities aligning with your career path and business needs.

Why Lawley?

We are not a call center environment.

We achieve success by building genuine relationships with our teams and clients.

We are a family‑owned insurance broker (70+ years).

We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved.

We work hard and play hard!

About Lawley Insurance The Lawley Mission – Lawley is a dynamic, independent regional firm of insurance professionals specializing in property and casualty, employee benefits, and risk management consulting. We protect assets and minimize risk to help our customers avoid financial hardship. We strive to be the partner of choice for customers, insurance carriers and employees looking for long‑term relationships built on a foundation of trust. We would love to welcome you to our Lawley family! Take a look at our careers page for more information on our current openings: https://www.lawleyinsurance.com/career-opportunities/

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Sales and Business Development

Industries Insurance

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