Ability to market and front-line underwrite insurance products to independent agents. We would prefer someone located in or around the Grand Rapids/Western Michigan area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to market and front-line underwrite Commercial, Specialty & Agribusiness insurance products to independent agents
• Manage growth and loss ratio on a continuous basis
• Develop, manage, and segment agency plant
• Assist in training agents in products and procedures to achieve corporate strategies
• Lead agency reviews
• Partner with Underwriting, Claims, and Risk Management to identify and maintain profitable business
• Analyze, develop, and implement strategies for expansion of products and agencies to support corporate strategies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five plus years’ property and casualty insurance experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the marketplace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior problem-solving skills
• Results oriented personality

 PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent work experience
• Commercial Underwriting experience/ Claims experience (Field)
• CPCU, CIC, or ARM designation(s)
• Two plus years’ successful agency/company marketing or sales experience
• Strong background in Commercial, Personal, and Specialty
• Working knowledge of Agency Automation