Commercial Lines Insurance Director

This is the ideal role for an insurance agency Commercial Lines Team Manager who is ready to take their next career step.

My client is a growing Washington State brokerage with multiple locations in the South Sound. They are hiring a new Commercial Insurance Director. This is a key leadership role for the firm. You will have a team of 13 direct reports including a Team Lead. You will be an integral part of the leadership team. Your team supports all of the Commercial Producers' business which represents about 50% of the firm’s total revenue. This is a rare opportunity to really make the position your own.

Note regarding work from home:

You must reside in Western WA. Depending on your location in the Puget Sound or on the Peninsula, you will work from your home office or the nearest office location to you, and you will travel regularly to all of the offices to allow you to mentor and develop your team which consists of both hybrid and telecommuters. You will also participate in the Monday morning leadership team meeting which is held at the main office.

The company believes in providing the best work/life balance possible while still meeting quality and growth goals. They provide a salary of $115,000 to $130,000 DOE plus year-end bonus, benefits package, travel expenses, and paid continuing education and certifications.

Key highlights of the role:

• Understands and models the company culture. Acts as a steward of company resources, mission, vision, and values.
• Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
• Management/Administration of Department Budget
• Facilitate Division Services, Risk Management, Claims Services, Surety Services
• Oversee new business assignments and workflows.
• Key Account Management
• Cultivate and maintain partner carrier relationships.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and customer service by improving ongoing service delivery methods.
• Direct supervision of commercial insurance service staff and department personnel changes
• Monitor workloads and adjust as necessary.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of department training.
• Review subordinates’ performance and conduct their annual performance appraisals.
• Stay informed regarding insurance technical knowledge, market trends, agency automation, company information, and other operating techniques.
• Continually educate the commercial team on new products, coverages & limitations
• Work with PL Department Manager to coordinate systems-related procedures.

Candidates need to have worked in an insurance agency as a Commercial Lines Team Manager or at a Commercial Insurance Carrier in a Service Team leadership role. Only candidates who are P & C licensed and have substantial commercial insurance expertise will be considered for this role. Insurance designations and experience with EPIC agency management system are strongly preferred.

To apply, email your resume or call 360-392-8140.

The client would like to hire before the end of July.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In the field
• Office
• Remote

Application Question(s):

• Have you been a Team Lead at either a Commercial Insurance Agency or at a Commercial insurance Carrier? (required for job).
• Do you reside in Western WA/Puget Sound or on the Peninsula? (required for this job).
• Do you know EPIC?

License/Certification:

• WA State P & C Insurance License (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000