Overview:
The VP of Commercial Lines supervises an assigned team of account executives, team leaders and support staff while servicing an existing book of business.
In this role, you will frequently interact with and maintain strong relationships with client and carrier representatives. You will also manage a book of business consisting of middle market and larger accounts, including complex accounts with large premiums and multifaceted coverages.
The Ideal Candidate
- You are an insurance technician who is highly proficient with P&C coverages and able to mentor others.
- You enjoy managing your own work independently as well as directing the work of others.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong problem-solving skills.
- You are a self-confident individual capable of making sound independent decisions.
If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!
What You'll Do:
- Manage a book of business, ensuring customer satisfaction and acting with a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence.
- Strategically collaborate with producers, marketing staff, and service teams on new business opportunities and renewals.
- Monitor employee workload capacity, participates in staff hiring and termination decisions.
- Assist with coaching and developing employees, identifying additional training opportunities as needed.
- Assist staff with complex negotiations and handling difficult client situations.
- Provide bi-weekly update of upcoming renewals to agency leadership team.
- Assist the Senior Vice President in conducting internal account audits.
- Conduct timely, thoughtful, and effective performance reviews of assigned service team, and recommend employee compensation changes.
- Develop and maintain marketing and underwriting relationships with insurance carriers/wholesalers.
- Lead and participate in key projects intended to improve efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness.
- Promote knowledge sharing among employees to address issues involving markets, products, and compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
What's in it For You?:
To help you make the best decision for your personal growth, its important to us to share a glimpse of what we offer our top asset, our people:??
- Competitive base salary??range of $175,000-$200,000
- Generous Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days
- Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options???
- Company match 401(k) plan 50% up to 6%!??
- Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers???
- Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists??
- Pet benefits & discounts???
- Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout AssuredPartners?
What You'll Need:
- Advanced degree from college or technical school; or 10+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Property and Casualty License
- Professional designations are strongly preferred
- Can negotiate with carriers regarding pricing and with terms and conditions
- 10+ years of experience in commercial property and casualty insurance with 10+ years of experience of independently managing a book at an insurance agency
- Tech savvy; ability to navigate multiple systems including Agency Management Software; intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products
- Professional designations preferred
Grow, with us:
AssuredPartners is passionate about fueling our clients innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive.
Were proud to be the fastest-growing independent insurance broker in America, but were even prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us.
AssuredPartners is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. AssuredPartners is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!