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Berkley Assistant Vice President - Central Region in Chicago, Illinois
The Assistant Vice President is responsible for contributing to the overall financial results, profitable growth and sales culture for the region. S/he will report to the Regional Vice President of Berkley Management Protection and be based within the assigned region. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Grow the Private Company Management Liability lines of business in assigned territory
Work closely with the Regional Vice President to establish and implement a sales culture
Establish strong relationships with agents in driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning, production and growth
Manage distribution and negotiate agency appointment agreements
Cultivate and pursue relationships in Insurtech and Affinity business
Monitor competitor’s offerings and emerging industry issues
Mentor junior colleagues regarding sales acumen and product knowledge
Embrace relevant technology and actively improves skillset through formal and informal learning
Be a resource for new and innovative ideas to continually challenge the status quo
Influence the structure of the region to capitalize on the strengths of the individual team members
Work with the Regional Vice President and Senior Leadership team to develop and drive underwriting and business strategies within region and nationally.
Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a combination of sales and underwriting roles specifically in the management liability space
Deep product knowledge within the Management Liability suite of products (D&O, Cyber, EPL, Crime, and Fiduciary)
Prior management experience preferred
Strong sales acumen
Demonstrated experience in developing new agent relationships
An agile team player with strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to self-organize, prioritize and request help when needed
Execution oriented with attention to details driven by natural curiosity and competitive spirit
Ability to travel up to 60%
Job ID: 2021-4693
Street: 550 W Jackson Boulevard
Industry:
Insurance
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior Level
Job Functions:
ConsultingCustomer ServiceGeneral Business
Employment Type:
Full-Time