What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Director position at Verus Specialty Insurance (a Berkley Company)?
Company Details
At Verus Specialty Insurance, a proud member of the esteemed W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), we stand as a leading Excess and Surplus Lines provider delivering comprehensive solutions across the United States. Backed by the formidable strength of a Fortune 500 titan and operating with the agility of a nimble startup, we blend the best of both worlds to foster innovation and excellence in everything we do.
Our nationwide operations are supported by a robust network of select wholesale producers, ensuring that our reach and capabilities are always close at hand. We are driven by a forward-thinking leadership that champions a dynamic culture where questioning the norm is not just welcomed but expected. This ethos empowers our team to consistently surpass customer expectations and drive the industry forward.
At Verus, we are more than just a company; we are a community that thrives on collaboration, growth, and taking ownership of our actions. We are constantly on the lookout for exceptional talent who are eager to contribute, innovate, and grow with us. If you are passionate about making a mark in the insurance industry and align with our vision, we eagerly await your application. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your potential fully realized!
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
https://www.verusins.com/
Responsibilities
The Business Development Director is responsible for marketing duties in partnership with the underwriting department. This role reports to the SVP of Marketing and Business Development. Key duties include increasing our brand awareness, managing broker distribution, identifying new production sources, tracking competitor activities, and measuring broker success.
Core Expectations
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
At Verus Specialty Insurance, a proud member of the esteemed W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), we stand as a leading Excess and Surplus Lines provider delivering comprehensive solutions across the United States. Backed by the formidable strength of a Fortune 500 titan and operating with the agility of a nimble startup, we blend the best of both worlds to foster innovation and excellence in everything we do.
Our nationwide operations are supported by a robust network of select wholesale producers, ensuring that our reach and capabilities are always close at hand. We are driven by a forward-thinking leadership that champions a dynamic culture where questioning the norm is not just welcomed but expected. This ethos empowers our team to consistently surpass customer expectations and drive the industry forward.
At Verus, we are more than just a company; we are a community that thrives on collaboration, growth, and taking ownership of our actions. We are constantly on the lookout for exceptional talent who are eager to contribute, innovate, and grow with us. If you are passionate about making a mark in the insurance industry and align with our vision, we eagerly await your application. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your potential fully realized!
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
https://www.verusins.com/
Responsibilities
The Business Development Director is responsible for marketing duties in partnership with the underwriting department. This role reports to the SVP of Marketing and Business Development. Key duties include increasing our brand awareness, managing broker distribution, identifying new production sources, tracking competitor activities, and measuring broker success.
Core Expectations
- Collaborates with the underwriting department in identifying and establishing new customer relationships, rehabbing underperforming relationship and terminating non-performing relationships.
- Assists in developing and executing targeted, integrated marketing & communications plans to drive business growth and Verus’ relevancy, brand and value proposition.
- Coordinates broker visits in conjunction with the underwriting department.
- Promotes Verus’ products and services.
- Links marketing strategies and practices to company strategies
- Builds messaging to communicate broad overview of the company operations including a basic knowledge of the company’s products and appetite.
- Identifies and acts on opportunities to share knowledge with both brokers and our underwriting staff.
- Networks with peers and outside resources to exchange ideas and information.
- Identifies and evaluates influence of competitor strategies and actions in local territory or line of business and its effects on the company’s business. Shares those observations with the underwriting department.
- Coordinates company participation at Industry events and conventions, including WSIA, PLUS, TSLA, FSLA, CIWA, etc.
- Utilizes company software including Power BI, Excel, CRM, to track and report key marketing data.
- Promotes effective selling skills.
- Communicates information about all Verus Divisions and the individual lines of business.
- 5 years of related marketing experience or business experience; experience working within insurance or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working with internal and external customers, including brand communications, appetite information, goals and expectations
- Experience promoting effective marketing and sales strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with experience managing and organizing customer data.
- Experience building, analyzing and communicating data.
- Proven experience working collaboratively and leading innovative ideas and processes
- Must be technology focused and proficient in the use of a computer and its applications.
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
