Careers

We’re growing and always looking for dynamic, new talent. Would you like to be our next Avery rock star? Interested in learning more about becoming part of the Avery team? If so, we want to hear from you. Email our Director of Human Resources and Special Programs Tammy Spear at TammyS@averyinsurance.net.

Avery Insurance is a fourth generation, family-owned boutique agency that 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.

Our offices are conveniently located in downtown historic Portsmouth, NH, scenic Wolfeboro, NH, and bustling New Orleans, LA.

We’re currently recruiting to fill the following full-time (40 hrs./wk.) positions:

*NEW* Service Specialist (Wolfeboro Office) 

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, team-player who will provide account management support to our personal lines team as well as provide back-up coverage for a variety of administrative/support functions within our scenic, Wolfeboro, NH office. Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning policies within our agency management system, preparing client correspondence, creating summaries of insurance for agents, account follow-up activities, payment processing, special projects and general office duties to include phone, mail processing and reception support.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving abilities with a solutions-based focus.
• Be a team player, “go-getter” with a “roll up your sleeves/get the job done” attitude.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate a commitment to superior customer services and excel in a deadline-driven environment.
• Skilled at learning technology and ability to master navigating the Agency’s management system.
• Easily adapt to a changing environment, demonstrating poise and professionalism in all interactions.
• Commitment to Avery’s mission, vision and values.
• Insurance experience not required.

  Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook applications.
• Minimum of 2 years office support experience.

Job Type: Hourly, Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Negotiable; Full-time 35-40 hours/week with generous benefits package

Personal Lines Account Manager (Wolfeboro or Portsmouth Offices) 

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 placement of client’s risks. He/She manages the full life cycle of writing personal insurance with a focus on building, cultivating and retaining client relationships.

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 confidences at all times
• Commitment to Avery’s mission, vision, and values

Job Type:  Salaried, Exempt

Commercial Risk Specialist (Portsmouth or Wolfeboro Office) 

Exciting opportunity for a licensed professional to join our team who will be responsible for writing new business opportunities and facilitating re-marketing efforts in coordination with Risk Advisors. Partial remote work schedule considered for this position.

Qualifications:

• Possess at least 3 years of commercial lines account management experience
• 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 along with 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

Job Type: Salaried, Exempt

Administrative Assistant (Portsmouth Office)

Seeking a proactive, meticulous self-starter to provide administrative support to our dynamic and growing insurance agency. 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. The candidate in this role will also provide a broad range of administrative support activities including event planning, general office oversight such as office supply ordering, mail processing, bank deposits, equipment maintenance, and calendar management. This position is our first point of contact for clients and visitors in our beautiful, historic Portsmouth Office.

Qualifications/Characteristics:

• Positive attitude, passionate about people and being an integral part of a team, helpful, accommodating, supportive.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adept at prioritizing and organizing.
• Great anticipatory skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• 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.

  Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 3 years administrative support experience with progressively responsible duties/tasks.
• Must be able to work independently and also thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to superior customer service and excel in a deadline-driven environment that involves multiple, simultaneous projects.
• Commitment to Avery’s mission, vision and values.

Job Type: Hourly, Non-exempt
Work Schedule: full-time, with paid time-off benefit

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to:

Tammy R. Spear, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Director of Human Resources & Special Programs
Avery Insurance
7 Islington Street, Unit 102
Portsmouth, NH 03801
e-mail: TammyS@averyinsurance.net
Avery Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer