F & I Executive- vacancy

Job title: F & I Executive
Position ID     28804
Location:     NY - Syracuse 
Job type: Full-Time
Deadline: 10th/June/2013
Job Summary:Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurance provider with a global network of subsidiaries and offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East as well as other markets. It offers a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, mid-sized and large companies as well as multinational corporations. Zurich employs about 60,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries. The Group, formerly known as Zurich Financial Services Group, is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1872. The holding company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt program which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information about Zurich is available at www.zurich.com.
In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. In addition, Zurich also offers life insurance products and services. 2012 marks Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America and the success of its customers, shareholders and employees. Zurich first brought its knowledge and experience in workers' compensation insurance from Switzerland to America in 1912 to help its customers take intelligent risks and build the America known today. Further information about Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America is available at http://www.zurichna.com/100. In the U.S., risk engineering services are provided by Zurich Services Corporation. Life insurance offered in the United States is issued by Zurich American Life Insurance Company, an Illinois domestic life insurance company with offices in Schaumburg, Illinois and New York City.

Drives growth and profitability in assigned territory through sales related to F&I book of business. Develops and maintains profitable relationships with new and existing customers. Sole sales responsibility, in addition to partnering with Account Executives to achieve product density through team selling approach.

Job Qualifications:High School Diploma Or Equivalent
4 Or More Years Of Related Experience
1. Extensive understanding of principles of sales, sales techniques, and   sales terminology.
2. Advanced understanding of our industry, market and competitors.
3. Thorough knowledge of F & I underwriting principles/techniques.
4. Thorough knowledge of F & I business offerings plus basic knowledge of all DU products.
5. Basic understanding of insurance and reinsurance principles.
6. Understands principles, techniques and terminology of claims and the   UUG DU Claims process.
7. Thorough knowledge of legal and regulatory environment, specifically   within area of responsibility.
8. In-depth knowledge of DU's CORE values and code of ethics.
9. Knowledge of personal computers, Internet research techniques, company-approved software, and business system applications including customer systems.
10. Extensive knowledge of customers' business and operations including   interpretation of financial statements and administrative processes.
11. Understands financial results of DU and how the F&I Executive affects the bottom line.
12. Understands effective training and training delivery methods.
13. Knowledge of company's vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values & code of ethics.
14. Understands and applies techniques to manage multiple priorities.
15. Possesses a high level of motivation to achieve necessary involvement within a team.
16. Understands the importance of and demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth.
17. Outside sales experience preferred.
18. Licensed to sell insurance products in states where required.
19. Successful completion of formal F & I training a plus.
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