Responsibilities

Burns & Wilcox is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to drive strong and sustainable growth in our Michigan region. The Managing Director will lead, develop, and oversee the overall performance of the Farmington Hills office. This position will focus on developing strategies for profitability, growth, and retention of new and renewal business within the assigned region. The successful candidate will have previous experience as a transformational team leader and sales team leader in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead and manage the employees of the Farmington Hills office, including a team of Underwriter and Broker producers, and support staff.
• Play a key leadership role in the dynamic growth of a highly successful and consistently profitable company.
• Responsible for team and performance management including developing, training, mentoring, and retaining talent in sales and service.
• Attract and retain top talent by driving the selection, hiring, and promotion of employees in the business unit.
• Define and monitor successful sales and marketing strategies.
• Manage relationships with retail agents and underwriter/broker producers.
• Responsible for office Profit & Loss.
• Partner with a service-oriented corporate headquarters team.
• Supervise execution of company underwriting guidelines, corporate policy and procedures, and compliance with contract terms.
• Manage the overall operations of the offices driving consistency and quality in all processes; including all aspects of new business opportunities, renewal reviews, marketing procedures, training, and staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experience
• Minimum 5 years of multi-line underwriting/production experience, excess & surplus experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a team
• Ability to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third parties
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing
• Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail
• Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations preferred

Compensation Package:

• Competitive overall compensation package that includes a base salary and bonus earning potential. 
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Employer paid professional development, including continuing insurance education courses, designations, certifications, and licenses.
• Health and welfare benefits include medical, vision, and dental.
• 401k with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

About Our Company

Burns & Wilcox is the nation’s largest independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. In 1969, the late Herbert W. Kaufman recognized an opportunity to fill a void in the industry by establishing Burns & Wilcox as a wholesale brokerage and underwriting organization that would provide brokers and agents with unique access to a variety of insurance markets and help place their specialty risks. Today under the leadership of Mr. Kaufman’s son, Alan Jay Kaufman, that entrepreneurial spirit is thriving as Burns & Wilcox offers comprehensive solutions for retail insurance agents of all sizes, from the large alphabet houses to the more than 30,000 brokers and agent partners worldwide. We invite you to consider joining our winning team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.