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Resolves outstanding concerns with agent, answers questions, and may negotiate changes, as appropriate. Explains commercial coverage to agents and/or brokers. Ensures the terms and conditions of the quotes are clearly outlined and guides agent through binding process. Manages pending workload to ensure agencies receive excellent service on quotes when needed.\nQUALITY CONTROL AND REVIEW: Performs quality control inspections of system bound policies, endorsements, and renewal policies. Reviews applications, agency correspondence, and other underwriting information received versus policy to reconcile any discrepancies or errors and to ensure accurate information is contained in policy. Reviews proper rating classification and coding of bound policies using combination of information available in application, loss control inspections, and telephone conversations with agents and brokers. Handles problems and takes appropriate action on unusual discrepancies. 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