Commercial Lines Client Service Manager (Food & Agriculture)

<strong class="jdheader">Introduction</strong><br><br><div class="ewa-rteLine"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. </span></div><div class="ewa-rteLine"> </div> <br><strong class="jdheader">Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">At Gallagher, we’re looking for a Property and Casualty licensed Commercial Lines Client Service Manager to join our team focusing on food and agricultural clients in California. In this role, you’ll work closely with clients and colleagues to provide exceptional service and deliver tailored insurance solutions. You’ll help build strong relationships, solve challenges, and ensure every interaction both internally and externally adds value. This is your opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.</span></p> <br><strong class="jdheader">How you'll make an impact</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">You’ll play a key role in supporting and leading efforts to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients. From managing renewals to mentoring team members, you’ll help ensure client needs are met and compliance standards are upheld.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Here’s what you’ll do:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Manage the renewal process by gathering client information, analyzing their needs, and helping deliver timely, tailored solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Identify gaps in coverage, review claims, secure existing business, and drive the sale of additional services and lines of coverage.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and carrier partners through timely responses and strong customer service, ensuring trust and satisfaction.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Help your team address client risk management needs through consultative conversations and personalized strategies.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Mentor team members by delegating tasks, providing transparent feedback, encouraging continuous learning, and fostering professional growth.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain high service standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and policy data using Gallagher’s systems.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Use Gallagher’s technology to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and deliver quality results.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Manage multiple priorities effectively, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and meet client expectations.</span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheader">About You</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3+ years Client service management experience </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">OR </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">High School degree/GED with a minimum 8+ years client service management experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">A California Property and Casualty Insurance License.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">A desire to build relationships and deliver results.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">Adaptability and resilience in managing shifting priorities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">A collaborative mindset to work with teams across Gallagher.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">#LI-SP2</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">#LI-Remote</span></p> <br><strong class="jdheader">Compensation and benefits</strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.  </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Below are the <strong>minimum core benefits</strong> you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Life and accident insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(K) and Roth options</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Educational expense reimbursement</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid parental leave</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other benefits include:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Digital mental health services (Talkspace)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Training programs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Charitable matching gift program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">And more...</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span>We value inclusion and diversity</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here</a> <span style="color: black;">to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.</span></p>

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