Commercial Lines Specialist – Transportation

Higginbotham

. Work with Producer to review copies of policies and applications, discussing accounts, market options, coverages, pricing and marketing strategies.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Producer to review copies of policies and applications, discussing accounts, market options, coverages, pricing and marketing strategies.
Prepare a complete and thorough submission on prospective new business accounts including company specific applications via FormPro or Epic custom forms, loss summaries, driver lists, and any other pertinent data.
Assist Producers in gathering information to obtain quotes for new business, when necessary.
Submit accounts to insurance companies, negotiating the pricing and coverages, and reviewing underwriting questions with Producers and/or prospective/existing clients.
Prepare accurate, thorough and professional insurance proposals and discuss with Producers any recommendations or options that should be presented.
Calculate rate exposures for those insurance companies that are willing to share rating information with our agency.
Summarize losses for analysis at various deductible or retention levels.
Maintain current, sound documentation of all pertinent business-related activities and communications regarding clients’ account while following agency procedures and guidelines for the same, to ensure protection and security of sensitive client data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Commercial Insurance experience
In-depth knowledge of commercial lines coverages and markets, specifically in transportation
Active General Lines or Property & Casualty License required
Professional Insurance Designations – CIC, CPCU, etc.
Transportation specific designations preferred - TRIP, STAR, etc.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Applied Epic experience preferred, but knowledge of similar Account Management System (AMS) is acceptable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employee benefits package which includes a robust wellness program
Employee Ownership Opportunities
Career progression opportunity – the potential for growth within the company
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
401K
Equity incentive plan
Multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Company paid holidays
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial insuranceinsurance proposalsrate exposure calculationloss summary analysisaccount managementnegotiationsubmission preparationquote gathering

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsprofessionalism

Certifications

General Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseCICCPCUTRIPSTAR