Careers

We’re growing and looking for dynamic, new talent.

Avery Insurance is a fourth-generation, family-owned boutique agency with offices in downtown historic Portsmouth, NH, scenic Wolfeboro, NH, and bustling New Orleans, LA.

Avery provides asset protection for successful individuals, families, and businesses through a high-touch, consultative approach. Our seasoned team of talented professionals possess the knowledge, experience, dedication, and passion to consistently ANALYZE, ADVISE, and ADVOCATE for our valued clients.

That’s who we are, that’s what we do, and that’s what sets us apart in the marketplace.

To learn more about becoming part of the Avery team, email our Director of Human Resources and Special Programs Tammy Spear at Careers@AveryAgency.com 

Our employees are our family. We take care of you so you can take care of business. Like an insurance policy, security and peace of mind are of paramount importance to us when it comes to our employees’ well-being. In addition to providing extremely competitive compensation and a culture of recognition, our total rewards program includes the following:

• 100% paid employee medical coverage (applies to our ‘base’ plan). A buy-up option is available as is dependent coverage
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for ‘base’ plan members
• 50% paid employee dental coverage. Dependent coverage is also available
• 401(k) Retirement and Profit Sharing Plan, with a 3% safe harbor employer contribution
• 10 paid company holidays
• Generous PTO allocation
• Company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability insurance coverage
• Generous Continuing Education/Professional Development subsidy
• A suite of voluntary benefit options including Accident, Critical Care, Hospital Protection and more
• Specialty Programs: Employee discounts, referrals and recognition
• Free lunches, Company outings
• The most amazing, supportive, and collaborative culture you will find!

We’re currently recruiting to fill the following full-time (40 hrs./wk.) positions and would love to hear from you! We will entertain hybrid or fully remote work arrangements for our Portsmouth or Wolfeboro, NH offices. For our culture-rich New Orleans office, our positions are 100% remote.

Personal Lines Account Manager

Exciting opportunity for an experienced personal lines insurance professional to develop customized insurance solutions and manage portfolios for our valued clients. The Account Manager will possess extensive knowledge of available markets and underwriting guidelines for the placement of clients’ risks. He or she will manage the full life cycle of writing personal insurance with a focus on building, cultivating, and retaining client relationships. Job Type:  Salaried, Exempt

Qualifications:

• Possess at least 2 years of personal lines experience as an Account Manager or similar position
• Hold a P&C Producer’s license in the State of NH; CIC designation a plus
• Preferably have prior experience with AMS360 or other similar agency management system and superior computer skills
• Strong team contributor with the ability to effectively communicate, embrace change and support team members
• Easily adapt to a fast-paced, demanding environment, demonstrating poise and professionalism in all interactions
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities maintaining confidence at all times
• Commitment to Avery’s mission, vision, and values

Administrative Assistant

Seeking a proactive, meticulous self-starter to provide administrative support to our dynamic and growing insurance agency from our downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire office. The successful candidate will support our commercial lines team with scheduling company partner meetings, assist with document scanning and retention activities, assemble proposals/presentations, conduct Internet research, report production and undertake special projects. Job Type:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adept at prioritizing and organizing
• Great anticipatory skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to ‘air traffic control’~ Manage multiple tasks with precision while keeping ‘all the balls in the air’
• High regard for sensitive, privileged, and confidential information
• Ability to navigate various technology-based systems and conduct Internet-based research

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Tammy Spear at Careers@AveryAgency.com 

Avery Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer